4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup nutmeats, chopped, preferably blanched, slivered almonds

½ cup candied citron, finely sliced citron, candied orange or lemon peel

1 cup white raisins

1/4 cup chopped candied pineapple

¼ cup candied cherry, chopped

1/2 cup finely shredded coconut, optional

1 tsp double-acting baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup butter

2 cups sugar

5 whole eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract