LIGHT FRUIT CAKE 
1 lb. yellow raisins
2 3/4 lb. mixed fruit, coarsely chopped
1 lb. nuts
3 c. flour
1 c. butter, softened
5 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. fruit juice
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla
1 can coconut

Combine coconut, nuts, raisins and fruit with 1 cup flour. Mix well. In a large bowl, cream butter and eggs together. Sift together remaining 2 cups flour, salt and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture along with fruit juice and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in nuts and fruit. Mix well. Pour into buttered tube pan.

Bake in oven at 250°F for 2 1/4 hours. I use only candied cherries, pineapple and pecans.

 

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