Friendship Cake  (1)

Starter 1 can (15-1/4 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained 1can (16 oz.) sliced peaches, drained 1 can (17 oz.) apricot halves, drained 1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained 1-1/4 cups sugar 1-1/4 cups brandy Cake 1 pkg. yellow or white cake mix 2/3 cup oil 4 eggs 1 small box instant pudding (any flavor) 1/3 cup fruit starter mixture (fruit only) 1 cup chopped nuts (if desired)

   Combine all starter ingredients in a bowl. Stir gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 weeks. Then mix all cake ingredients together. Bake in a greased tube or bundt pan at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Bundt pan works best.