TEXAS LEMON PECAN CAKE

Ingredients:

• 1/4 lb. oleo
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 lb. chopped pecans
• 1/2 lb. candied cherries
• 1/2 lb. candied pineapple

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Heavily grease and flour a tube cake pan.
2. Cream sugar and oleo. Add egg yolks and mix well.
3. Combine dry ingredients and add to the mixture alternately with milk.
4. Stir in lemon extract, nuts, and fruit.
5. Fold in beaten egg whites. Pour into the prepared pan.
6. Place a pan of water in the oven while baking for 2 1/2 hours.