Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon lemon extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup orange juice1 pound chopped mixed candied fruit1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup golden raisins1 cup chopped nutsAdditional candied fruit or nuts and confectioners’ sugar, optional

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in the candied fruit, coconut, raisins and nuts.

Press into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 80-90 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners’ sugar and sprinkle candied fruit or nuts.