White Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites until stiff; refrigerate.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Add well beaten egg yolks.
4. 4
   Alternately add 2 cups flour and extract.
5. 5
   Dredge fruit, nuts and raisins in remaining flour. Add to batter.
6. 6
   Fold in beaten egg whites.
7. 7
   Bake at 250° for about 5 hours in large tube pan.
8. 8
   Place a pan of water on the bottom of oven rack.
9. 9
   Remove from pan when completely cool.
10. 10
    Wrap tightly with foil and store in the refrigerator.