Nan'S Light Fruitcake

Name: Nan'S Light Fruitcake
Ingredients: 1 lb. pecan halves (4 c.); 1/2 lb. walnut halves (2 c.); 3/4 lb. whole candied cherries (red and/or green); 1/2 lb. diced candied pineapple; 1 1/2 c. light raisins; 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 1 (1 oz.) bottle lemon extract; 2 c. sifted flour; 3/4 tsp. baking powder

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In large mixing bowl, combine pecans, walnuts, cherries, pineapple and raisins.
2

Toss with 1 cup flour; make sure everything is covered with flour.
3

Set aside.
4

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6

Stir in lemon extract.
7

Sift together 2 cups flour and baking powder.
8

Add in thirds to the creamed mixture.
9

Mix well to coat all fruits and nuts.
10

Transfer batter to well-greased 10-inch tube pan.
11

Cover tightly with foil.