Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine the fruit and nuts.
2. 2
   Combine the flour, sugar, baking powderand salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks until slightly thickened.
4. 4
   In another bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
5. 5
   With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture until no white streaks remain.
6. 6
   Fold in remaining egg whites until combined.
7. 7
   Add to fruit mixture; gently fold until blended.
8. 8
   Pour into 2 well greased and floured 8X4 inch loaf pans.
9. 9
   Bake at 300 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool for 20 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    Wrap tightly and store in a cool dry place.
13. 13
    Use a serrated knife, to cut into slices.