5 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. mace
1 c. shortening
1 7/8 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. lemon extract
3 1/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. sliced candied orange peel
1/4 c. sliced lemon (candied) peel
1/4 c. sliced citron
1/4 c. sliced candied pineapple or cherries
1 c. sliced walnut meats
1 c. fruit juice

Sift flour, baking powder, and mace together 3 times. Cream shortening and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Add lemon extract, fruit, and nuts and mix well. Add dry ingredients and fruit juice alternately in small amounts, beating thoroughly after each addition. Pour into tube pan lined with greased brown paper. Bake in slow oven (300 degrees) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Test with toothpick. Makes one 10 inch cake.