1 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. honey
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 c. moist coconut (finely chopped)
Grated rind of 1 orange
Grated rind of 1/2 lemon
4 egg whites
1 c. white raisins, chopped
1/2 c. citron, chopped
1 c. candied cherries, chopped
1/2 c. candied pineapple, chopped
1 c. walnuts

Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, then the honey and beat well.

Sift two cups of flour with soda, baking powder and salt; use remaining cup to flour fruits and nuts.

Add sifted flour alternately with milk to first mixture; beating well after each addition.

Stir in coconut and grated rind.

Whip egg whites until they hold shape, almost stiff, and fold them in.

Bake at 300 degrees for 3 to 3 3/4 hours in greased paper lined tube pan. Makes about 5 pounds.