Ingredients:

1 cup butter

1 1/4 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 tsp salt

2 cups plus 2 tbs flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 cups seedless raisins

1 pkg (8oz) mixed fruit

1/2 cup red cherries

1/2 cup green cherries

1/2 cup nuts

1 lemon (juice and rind)

1 orange (juice and rind)

Directions:

1. Prepare fruit and pour over the fruit juices and let stand overnight.

2. Cream butter and sugar till foamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each. Add flour sifted with salt and baking powder, alternating with fruit.

3. Bake in slow oven (275°F) for 3 1/2 hours.

4. Place a small pan of water in the oven to help keep cake moist.

Bon Appetit!