White Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Dice fruit and chop nuts; set aside.
2. 2
   In very large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks and blend.
4. 4
   Sift dry ingredients and add to fruit and nuts. Blend.
5. 5
   Gradually add liquids.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
7. 7
   Fold into batter.
8. 8
   Turn into lined and greased pan (large tube pan).
9. 9
   Bake until tests done.
10. 10
    Place a pan of hot water on rack underneath cake during baking period.
11. 11
    Cool 30 minutes before removing from pan.
12. 12
    Bake at 275° for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Makes 7 1/2 pound cake.