Our Good Fruitcake

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pecan halves
  • 1/2 lb. California walnuts
  • 3/4 lb. candied cherries
  • 1/2 lb. candied pineapple
  • 1 pkg. chopped dates
  • 1/2 c. chopped prunes
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 oz. lemon extract
  • 2 c. plain flour, sifted
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix fruit and 1 cup of flour, then set aside.
  2. 2
    Beat margarine, then add sugar and beat well.
  3. 3
    Add eggs and lemon extract. Gradually add sifted flour and baking powder.
  4. 4
    Add floured fruit to egg mixture and put into greased and floured tube pan.
  5. 5
    Cover with foil and bake at 300° for 2 1/2 hours.
  6. 6
    Put a pan of water in the oven while cake bakes.
  7. 7
    Uncover for last 5 minutes to brown.
  8. 8
    Let cake cool slightly before removing from pan.

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