CRANBERRY FRUIT CAKE 
1 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
3 c. brown sugar
5 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
3 1/3 c. flour
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. light raisins
1 c. chopped pecans
8 oz. whole, raw cranberries
1 c. orange juice, warmed
1 c. sugar

Cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir together the baking powder, salt and flour; and add to the creamed mixture. Add the milk and vanilla. Mix in the raisins, nuts and berries. Grease and flour a 10" tube pan. Line the bottom with brown or wax paper. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until done. Remove from pan while still warm and glaze with a mixture of the orange juice and 1 cup sugar. May also be baked in smaller loaf pans.

 

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