Fruit Cocktail Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Line 2 9x5x3-inch loaf pans with heavy foil, leaving 1/2-inch collar.
3. 3
   Coat generously with margarine.
4. 4
   Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl and blend well.
5. 5
   Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
6. 6
   Alternately add flour and baking powder, mixing well.
7. 7
   Fold in fruit cocktail and nuts.
8. 8
   Divide between pans.
9. 9
   Bake until tester comes out dry, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Let cool 5- 10 mins before removing from pans.
11. 11
    Cool completely on rack.