Friendship Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   Line the bottom of a springform angel food cake pan with waxed paper, grease well, then flour.
2. 2
   In large mixing bowl of electric mixer, combine dry cake mix and oil.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well.
4. 4
   Add fruit; mix well.
5. 5
   Fold in nuts.
6. 6
   Pour batter into prepared pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a pre-heated 350- degree oven 40 minutes, then reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake 35 to 40 minutes more, or until cake tests done.
8. 8
   Shake pan to loosen cake from sides and let sit 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Lift the center of the pan out and turn cake onto cake plate.
10. 10
    Remove waxed paper.
11. 11
    Turn cake right-side up before serving.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with confectioners sugar if desired, or top with cream cheese frosting.
13. 13
    This cake tastes better when cold.