Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) candied cherries, halved1 package (8 ounces) chopped candied pineapple1 cup chopped pecans4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1-1/2 cups butter, softened2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar6 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon extract2 teaspoons baking powderGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
In a bowl, toss the cherries, pineapple and pecans with 1/2 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts.
Combine baking powder and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until well mixed. Fold in cherry mixture until moistened. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan.
Bake at 300° for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.
