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