Light Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pecan halves (4 c.)
• 2 c. walnut halves (1/2 lb.)
• 3/4 lb. candied cherries (2 c.)
• 1/2 lb. candied pineapple, diced (2 c.)
• 1 1/2 c. light raisins
• 1 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 c. butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 (1 oz.) bottle lemon extract
• 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• light corn syrup
• red and green candied cherries