Golden Fruitcake

2 c Chopped dried apricots

2 c Seeded raisins, chopped

2/3 c Chopped candied cherries

2/3 c Chopped candied orange peel

2/3 c Chopped citron

1/2 c Blanched almonds, shaved

1 t Grated lemon rind

4 c Sifted cake flour

1 1/2 c Shortening

1 1/2 c Sugar

8 Eggs

1 t Salt

1 t Baking powder

Combine fruits, nuts and rind with half of flour. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Combine remaining flour, salt and baking powder and sift together 3 times. Add to creamed mixture. Add fruit and nut mixture and blend well. Pour into greased loaf pans lined with greased brown paper. Bake in a 300 degree over for 1 1/2 hours. Makes 4 loaves (7x3x2 1/2)