Philly Christmas Bundt Cake (Fruitcake)

This recipe is similar to a fruitcake but much lighter. The texture is more like that of a pound cake. My mom got it from a Philadelphia cream cheese box many years ago. She made it for my dad every Christmas. I inherited the recipe after she passed away,and now I make it for him. I am posting it here so I won't lose it.I hope some of you will enjoy this as much my dad.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 4  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  cup  candied fruit or 1  cup raisins
• 2 1⁄4 cups cake flour (1/4 cup is for fruit)
• 1⁄2 cup pecans or 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

1. Blend cream cheese, butter, sugar,eggs, and vanilla well.
2. Slowly add 2 cups cake flour sifted with baking powder.
3. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour with fruit and nuts.
4. Fold into batter.
5. Pour into greased 10in. bundt pan.
6. Bake at 325* for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
7. Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes before removing.