Ingredients

  • 1 lb. butter
  • 2 1/2 c. sugar
  • 6 eggs, separated and whites beaten until stiff
  • 4 c. flour
  • 3 c. pecans
  • 1 lb. candied pineapple
  • 1 lb. candied red cherries
  • 1 box white raisins
  • 1 (1 oz.) bottle orange extract

Method

  • Beat egg whites until stiff; refrigerate.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add well beaten egg yolks.
  • Alternately add 2 cups flour and extract.
  • Dredge fruit, nuts and raisins in remaining flour. Add to batter.
  • Fold in beaten egg whites.
  • Bake at 250° for about 5 hours in large tube pan.
  • Place a pan of water on the bottom of oven rack.
  • Remove from pan when completely cool.
  • Wrap tightly with foil and store in the refrigerator.