White Fruitcake
4 c (1 3/4 pounds) mixed diced -fruits and peels for -fruitcake 1/2 c Pitted dates, cut up 1/2 c Dried apricots, cut up 1/2 c Dried figs, cut up 1 1/4 c (8 ounces) light seedless
Ingredients
- 4cup (1 3/4 pounds) mixed diced
- 1/2cup dried apricots, cut up
- 1/2cup dried figs, cut up
- 11/4 c (8 ounces) light seedless
- 2cup sifted enriched flour
- 11/2 ts baking powder
- 1tsp salt
- 1cup shortening
Directions
- 1
4 c (1 3/4 pounds) mixed diced -fruits and peels for -fruitcake 1/2 c Pitted dates, cut up 1/2 c Dried apricots, cut up 1/2 c Dried figs, cu
- 2
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt
- 3
sprinkle 1/2 cup over fruit mixture, mixing well
- 4
Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, and flavoring
- 5
add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
- 6
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with pineapple juice, beating well after each addition
- 7
Add- 'fruit mixture, stirring until well mixed
- 8
Line two 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inch loaf pans with paper, allowing 1/2 inch to-extend above all sides of pan