Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 oz. lemon extract
  • 1 lb. candied pineapple
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 lb. oleo
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 lb. candied cherries
  • 1 lb. chopped pecans

Method

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Cream together the oleo and sugar.
  • Add to creamed mixture the eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Add flour and lemon extract and beat well.
  • Add candied cherries, candied pineapple and pecans.
  • Beat thoroughly.
  • Bake in a large pan or 3 loaf pans at 250° until done. Bake for 3 hours at 250° if using one large pan or 325° for loaf pans.
  • Grease and flour pans well.
  • Serve with no frosting.