Holiday White Fruitcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. unsalted butter (no substitute)
6 large eggs, separated
4 Tbsp. lemon extract
1 lb. golden raisins
1/2 lb. candied pineapple, cut into small chunks
brandy or fruit juice
2 c. sugar
4 c. + 3 Tbsp. flour
1 lb. candied whole red cherries
1 lb. pecan halves

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
When light and fluffy, beat in egg yolks.
Gradually add 4 cups flour and lemon extract, beating constantly until well mixed; set aside.