Ingredients

2 C. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. mace
1 1/2 C. diced candied pineapple
1 C. candied red cherries halved
1 C. candied green cherries halved
1 C. golden raisins
1 C. dark raisins
1 1/2 C. pecan halves
1 C. oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)
4 eggs
2 C. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 C. vegetable oil
1 C. milk

Cooking Instructions

Line bottom of a 10-inch tube pan with waxed paper. Grease and flour well. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Add candied fruits, raisins, pecans and oats; stir to coat evenly with flour mixture. Beat eggs until light and fluffy; gradually beat in sugar, oil and milk. Add to fruit mixture; blend well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated slow oven (300) about 2-1/2 hours. Loosen edges with a knife. Cool thoroughly before removing from pan. Wrap tightly and store in cool place.
 
 
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