Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter for several minutes. Beat in eggs. Then add baking soda, lemon extract and flour. Blend well. Fold in fruit and chopped pecans; pour into a well-greased cake pan. Bake for 1-1/2 hours. From the Dec issue of Home Cooking. Formatted for MM by Pegg Seevers 11/17/94 ----