Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 10-inch (12-cup) bundt or tube pan.
3. 3
   Remove 2 tablespoons flour and mix with fruits and nuts.
4. 4
   Sieve remaining flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large mixer bowl.
5. 5
   Add butter, milk and flavoring.
6. 6
   Blend on low to mix, then 2 minutes on medium speed.
7. 7
   Add eggs and beat 2 minutes more.
8. 8
   Stir in floured fruit and nut mixture.
9. 9
   Turn batter into prepared cake pan.
10. 10
    Bake for 55-60 minutes or until cake tests done.
11. 11
    Cool 10 minutes in pan.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
13. 13
    For Cupcakes:.
14. 14
    Prepare batter as above.
15. 15
    Spoon into 24 large muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
16. 16
    Bake for 20-25 minutes.