2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening (butter)
1 c. sugar
5 eggs, well beaten
1/2 tsp each: orange, lemon, rum flavorings
4 c. (32 oz.) total candied pineapple, cherries, any combination fruit cake mix may also be used
2 c. macadamia nuts (1, 7 oz. jar, 1, 3 1/2 oz. jar), chopped

Grease and line with brown paper, well greased 3 (1 pound) loaf pans, or 1 tube pan.

Beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and flavorings. Beat well. Blend flour and baking powder. Add with fruit and nuts. Bake at 250 degrees for about 3 hours, with a pan of water (1/2 inch deep) on the bottom of the oven.

Check at 2 1/2 hours for small loaves. Place tube on foil - grease leaks.