Ingredients
1-1/2 cups whole red candied cherries1-1/2 cups whole green candied cherries3 cups diced candied pineapple1 pound walnut halves10 ounces golden raisins1 cup shortening1 cup sugar5 large eggs4 tablespoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruit and nuts. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit and nuts; stir to coat.
Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Bring to room temperature before serving; slice with a serrated knife.
