Merry Christmas Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
4 large eggs
1 c. dried fruit
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
lemon juice
1 c. brown sugar
nuts
1 or 2 qt. sherry

Preparation

Before you start, sample the sherry to check for quality. Select a large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc.
Check the sherry again, as it must be right.
Pour 1 level cup into glass and drink fast as you can.
Repeat.
With an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter in large fluffy bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon thugar and meat again.