- 1/2 pound butter, softened
- 4 1/2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 9 cups all-purpose flour
- 9 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
- 1 cup raisins
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 5×9 inch loaf pans and set aside.
- Blend together the butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk and almond extract.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and stir.
- Add coconut, coarsely mixed dry chopped fruit and raisins. Mix well and pour into prepared loaf tins.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.