Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce.) soft cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking pwdr
  • 1/2 pound butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 c. cake flour
  • 1 c. candied dry fruit
  • 1/2 c. minced pecans

Method

  • Thoroughly blend cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla.
  • Add in Large eggs one at a time mixing well after each.
  • Gradually add in 2 c. of flour sifted with baking pwdr.
  • Combine 1/4 c. flour with the fruit and nuts.
  • Fold into batter.
  • Grease a 10 inch tube pan or possibly bundt pan.
  • Bake 325 degrees for 1 hour 20 min or possibly till it tests done.
  • Dry fruits you can use - pineapple, apricots, prunes or possibly dates.
  • You may use 1 1/2 c. if desired more fruit.