Saint Nick Cake                                       

• 2 1/2 cups flour                                  
• 1 3/4 cups sugar                                  
• 2 tsp baking powder                               
• 1 cup shortening                                  
• 1 tsp vanilla                                     
• 1/2 cup raisins                                   
• 1/4 cup red cherries                              
• 1/4 cup green cherries                            
• 1 tsp salt                                        
• 3/4 cup milk                                      
• 4 eggs                                            
• 1/2 cup nuts                                      

                                                  
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in bow
                                                  
Bake in greased tube pan at 375 for 1 hour.