1 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
4 c. pecans
1 (15 oz.) box white raisins
2 oz. lemon extract
Pinch of salt

In large bowl, cream butter, sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating well. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Fold in remaining ingredients into 3 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake 2 1/2 hours at 250 degrees.