SPICED BANANA FRUIT CAKE

3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 tsp. double acting baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/3 cups shortening
1 1/3 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups (4 to 6) mashed bananas
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
4 cups diced mixed candied fruit

Sift flour with baking powder, salt, baking soda, and spices. Set aside.

Cream shortening, gradually blend in sugar; blend until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add flour mixture alternately with mashed bananas. Mix raisins, nuts, and fruit and stir into batter.

Turn into two well greased 9x5x3-inch pans which had been lined with aluminum foil.

Bake at 300 degrees F for two hours. Store cakes in a tightly closed container.

Makes 5 1/2 pounds fruit cake
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Old newspaper recipe clipping, Sara Lou, WTRF-TV