Holiday Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cake mix, 1 egg, water, salt and lemon or brandy extract.
2. 2
   Beat until smooth.
3. 3
   Add remaining eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
4. 4
   Sift flour over fruits and nuts.
5. 5
   Mix well and stir into batter.
6. 6
   Spray 2 loaf pans with vegetable cooking spray.
7. 7
   Fill with batter; press down.
8. 8
   Bake in very slow oven (275°) for 2 1/2 or 3 hours or until done.
9. 9
   (Place shallow pan of hot water on bottom of oven during baking.)
10. 10
    Cool; remove cake from pans.
11. 11
    Makes 4 1/2 pounds fruitcake.