1 lb. fruit cake mix
1 1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins
2 1/4 c. flour
3 sticks butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
5 eggs
1/2 c. orange juice
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 oz. rum or brandy

Cream shortening and sugar; add unbeaten eggs slowly, mixing well. Add fruit cake mix, nuts, and orange juice. Sift flour, baking powder, spices and salt; fold into first mixture, mix thoroughly. Garnish with cherries and pineapple before baking in well greased, paper-lined 10 x 6 x 4 inch pan. Bake at 275 degrees for 3 hours. After baking, sprinkle with rum.