Christmas Wreath Cake

“A really good fruit cake recipe, one you can eat the same day you make it; it’s even better if you let sit for awhile.”

Ingredients 

1 1/2 cups raisins

1 cup red and green candied cherries

3/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped

3/4 cup candied pineapple, diced

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup flaked coconut

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter

1/4 cups white sugar

1 teaspoon lemon zest

4 eggs

2 teaspoons lemon juice