Lemon Fruit Cake

Name: Lemon Fruit Cake
Ingredients: 1 lb. margarine or butter; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 6 eggs; 1 qt. shelled pecan pieces; 1 (4 oz.) container sliced red and green pineapple (diced); 1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates; 3 3/4 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder; 3 oz. lemon extract; 1/2 lb. candied cherries; 1/2 lb. white raisins

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. margarine or butter
2 1/2 c. sugar
6 eggs
1 qt. shelled pecan pieces
1 (4 oz.) container sliced red and green pineapple (diced)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
3 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
3 oz. lemon extract
1/2 lb. candied cherries
1/2 lb. white raisins

Directions

1

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
2

Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each.
3

Sift dry ingredients together.
4

Reserve 3/4 cup of dredged fruits and nuts, toss well.
5

Add flour, a little at a time, to cream mixture, then add lemon extract.
6

When well combined, add flour dredged fruit and nuts.
7

Bake at 275° for 2 to 2 1/2 hours in a greased tube pan which you have lined the bottom of with greased brown paper (paper bag) cut to fit.
8

Test for doneness.