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Holiday Fruitcake

3 cups whole red and green candied cherries
3 cups diced candied pineapple
1 package (1 pound) shelled walnuts
1 package (10 ounces) golden raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl, combine the cherries, pineapple, walnuts and raisins;

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set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until
light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking
powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over
fruit mixture and stir to coat. Pour into a greased and floured
10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 2 hours or until a toothpick
inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before
removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and
store in a cool place. Slice with a serrated knife; bring to room
temperature before serving.

Yield: 16 servings.