Ingredients

• 2 cups - ground almonds
• 3 cups - red candied cherries
• 1 1/2 cups - green candied cherries
• 1 packet - diced candied citron
• 6 cups - golden raisins
• 8 ounces - candied pineapple, diced
• 2 cup - all-purpose flour
• 1 cup - shortening
• 2 2/3 cups - white sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 4 tsp - almond extract
• 2/3 cup - brandy
• 2/3 cup - milk
• 4 1/2 cups - all-purpose flour8 egg whites
• 1 1/2 tsp - cream of tartar

How to Make Elegant Light Fruit Cake

• Preheat oven to 300 F (150 C).
• Place a pan of water in oven.
• Grease thoroughly and line with heavy brown paper one set of tier pans (one 9 inch, one 7 inch, and one 5 inch).
• In a large bowl combine ground almonds and fruits.
• Dredge with one cup flour.
• In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup flour and shortening.
• Gradually blend in white sugar.
• Beat in egg yolks and almond flavoring; beat until very light and fluffy.
• Mix together brandy and milk; add alternately with 4 1/2 cups flour to creamed mixture.
• Make 3 dry and 2 liquid additions, combining lightly after each.
• In another bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar to form stiff but moist peaks.
• Fold into batter.
• Fold in floured fruit mixture.
• Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, depending on size of pan. Bake each cake until it tests done with a toothpick.
• Remove from pans, and lift off paper. Cool.