Cream:

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar

Beat in one at a time:

5 eggs

Gradually add:

2 1/2 c. cake flour

Add:

1/2 c. undrained crushed pineapple
1 tbsp. vanilla
3/4 lb. chopped candied cherries
1 lb. white raisins
1/2 lb. chopped pecans
1/2 lb. chopped Brazil nuts
1/2 lb. chopped walnuts

Bake in 2 large loaf pans, buttered and wax paper lined at 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. Yield: two 3 pound cakes.