Holiday Fruitcake Dessert
["3 c. whole red and green candied cherries", "3 c. diced candied pineapple", "1 (1 lb.) pkg. shelled walnuts", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. golden raisins", "1 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "5 eggs", "4 Tbsp. vanilla", "3 c. flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt"]
["In a bowl, combine the cherries, pineapple, walnuts and raisins; set aside.", "In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.", "Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit mixture and stir to coat.", "Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.", "Bake at 300\u00b0 for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.", "Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.", "Wrap tightly and store in a cool place.", "Slice with a serrated knife; bring to room temperature before serving.", "Yield: 12 to 16 servings."]
["whole red", "candied pineapple", "walnuts", "golden raisins", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "salt"]