Cream together: 1 c. butter 2 c. sugar Add: 1 c. milk 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. almond extract Mix in: 3 1/4 c. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Add: 1 c. nuts (may use slivered or whole almonds, or walnuts) 2 c. gum drops (the kind that are especially for baking work best) 1 c. candied fruit mix (cherries, pineapple, citron, etc.) 1 Tblsp. frozen orange juice concentrate 1 c. raisins (either regular or golden)
Put in 2 loaf pans, or a small loaf pan and a tube pan, greased and lined with waxed paper. Bake approximately 1 hour at 325 degrees.