Mom's Light Fruitcake

By Tinkysmom55

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup walnut halves
• 1 cup margarine, softened
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 pound candied pineapple
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 1/2 cups candied cherries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation

Step 1

1. Sift flour and baking powder. Blend margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and flavorings. Beat thoroughly. Add flour and fruit gradually and blend well. Use a greased tube pan with waxed paper on the bottom.

2. Place a large roasting pan in the bottom rack filled halfway with water. Bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours or when it pulls away from the sides.