Coconut fruitcake

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt
1poundsFruitcake -- mix chopped
cupCoconut flakes
1cupGolden raisins
1cupNuts -- chopped
½cupButter or margarine
1cupSugar
3eachesEggs -- beaten
1teaspoonLemon extract
½cupOrange juice
Additional candies fruit or
Nuts -- optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking and salt. Add fruitcake mix, coconut, raisins and nuts; mix well. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and extract; mix well. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with orange juice. Pack into a greased 10 in. tube pan lined with waxed paper. Bake at 250 deg. 2 to 2½ hours or until cake test done. Cool for 10 min. Loosen edges with a sharp knife.

Remove from pan to cool completely on a wire rack. Garnish with candied fruit or nuts if desired. Yield: 12 to 16 servings.

Recipe By : Country Woman