Mrs. Brinson'S White Fruit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 large eggs
1/2 lb. butter (real)
1 c. granulated sugar
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. candied pineapple
4 c. shelled pecans
1 oz. lemon extract
1 oz. vanilla extract

Preparation

Chop nuts and fruit into medium-size pieces.
Dredge with small amount of flour (about 1/4 cup).
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add well beaten eggs and blend well. Sift remaining flour and baking powder together; fold into egg and butter mixture.
Add vanilla and lemon extract; mix well.
Add fruit and nuts, blending well.