½ lb. (1¼ cups) candied cherries, sliced

½ lb. (1¼ cups) candied pineapple, sliced

½ lb. (2 cups) pecans, coarsely chopped

½ lb. (2 cups) blanched almonds, sliced

¾ lb. (2 cups) citron, thinly sliced

¼ cup sifted enriched flour

use to tenderize fruit:

1 cup GRANDMA’S MOLASSES

½ cup water

Cake Batter: