Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into large bowl.
2. 2
   Add pecans, candied pineapple, candied cherries and raisins.
3. 3
   Mix until fruit and nuts are well coated with dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Cream butter.
6. 6
   Gradually add sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
7. 7
   Add eggs, beating well after each egg.
8. 8
   Add flavoring.
9. 9
   Add to fruit mixture.
10. 10
    Mix well to combine. Bake in a 10-inch tube pan at 270° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
11. 11
    About 1/2 hour before cake is done, brush top with honey or light corn syrup. Decorate with fruit and nuts.
12. 12
    Return cake to oven to finish baking.