To make starter, use gallon jar.

1 1/2 c. Starter Juice
1 lg. can sliced peaches, diced

Use peach juice and add 2 1/2 cups sugar. Stir everyday for 10 days. On the 10th day, add 1 pound can crushed pineapple and juice, and 2 1/2 cups sugar. Stir every day for 10 more days. Add 20 ounce maraschino cherries (do not use cherry juice). Dice cherries and add 2 1/2 cups sugar. Stir every day for 10 days. Drain on the 10th day. Save juice for more starter. Divide fruit into 3 parts of 1 1/2 cups each. There is enough fruit for 3 cakes. It is OK to put in freezer until ready to bake cake.

CAKE:

1 box yellow cake mix
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix, sm.
2/3 c. oil
4 eggs
1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut
1 c. nuts
1 1/2 c. drained fruit

Mix cake and pudding mix together. Add oil and eggs. Beat well. Add all fruits and nuts. Bake at 300 in tube pan or 2 loaf pans.

You may have a friend who will give you a starter. If not, you can make your first starter by using the above fruits, juices and sugar. Use the drained fruit for cake and the juice to brandy fruit later.