Holiday Fruitcake Dessert

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° 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.