1 lb blanched almonds
17 oz package flaked coconut
1 lb Sultanas
½ lb Citron cut up
½ lb candy orange peel
½ lb red candied cherries halved
½ lb green candied cherries halved
grated rind of 1 lemon
4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 egg whites
- Mix nuts, fruits and grated lemon rind in large bowl
- Sift dry ingredients over fruit and blend well
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Add lemon juice and fruit mixture and blend thoroughly
- Add beaten egg whites (stiff)
- Place in greased 10 inch cake pan (lined with greased heavy paper)
- Bake at 250 degrees for 2 ½ hours. Increase to 300 degrees until baked (about 30 min)
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