Apricot Cheese Fruitcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
1/2 c. snipped dried apricots
1/2 c. light raisins
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan.
Set aside.
In saucepan, combine water, apricots, raisins and the 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
Set aside.