Texas Pecan Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar and butter and add well beaten egg yolks.
2. 2
   Add 1 1/2 cups of flour, soda and lemon extract.
3. 3
   Beat well.
4. 4
   Add 2 cups flour.
5. 5
   Beat well.
6. 6
   Add 1/2 cup flour to candied fruit (I use red and green cherries) and pecans.
7. 7
   Coat well.
8. 8
   Mix into cake batter. Beat egg whites until they peak.
9. 9
   Fold into cake.
10. 10
    At this point it is better to use your hands.