Divinity Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 cups sifted flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/4 cup candied cherries
• 1/4 cup candied pineapple
• 3 egg whites

Instructions

1. 1Cream butter, add sugar gradually and beat well together.
2. 2Mix and sift dry ingredients and add alternately with water.
3. 3Add flavoring and fruit and fold in egg whites beaten stiff.
4. 4Bake in two layers in a moderate oven for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
5. 5Put together with boiled frosting flavored with almond, and spread melted unsweetened chocolate over the top.