White christmas cake w/ orange glaze

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WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE W/ ORANGE GLAZE

3 c. chopped mixed candied fruits
2-2/3 c. flaked coconut
1-1/2 c. coarsely chopped almonds
1-1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
1-1/2 c. golden raisins
1/3 c. orange juice
1/2 c. apple juice
3/4 c. butter
3-3/4 c. cake flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 c. sugar
6 eggs
1/2 c. apple juice

Combine candied fruits, coconut, raisins, almonds and orange rind in a large bowl. Sift flour, baking powder and salt over fruit. Mix well. Cream butter with sugar in medium bowl. Beat in eggs; stir in apple and orange juice. Pour over fruit mixture; fold and mix thoroughly. Spoon batter into a greased and floured 8-inch pan.

Bake at 375°F for 3 hours. Cool completely in pan. On serving day, put on an Orange Glaze.

Makes an 8-inch round cake.

Orange Glaze:

1 tbsp. melted butter
1 tbsp. orange juice
2-1/2 c. powdered sugar

Beat all until smooth and creamy.

Makes about 3/4 cup.