Ingrients & Directions
1 1/2 c Raisins; simmered
1 1/2 c Dates; chopped
2 c Sugar
5 tb Shortening
2 1/4 c Flour
1 ts Baking soda
2 ts Cinnamon
2 ts Salt
1 c Nuts
5 sm Candided fruits (various
-kinds)
2 lg Mixed fruit, candied
Simmer together raisins, dates, sugar, water, shortening for 20 minutes and
cool.
Sift dry ingredients and add to fruit mixture when cooled. Add candied
fruits and nuts.
Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes. This makes two round cakes. Grease the
cooking tins with Crisco and use wax paper to line.
Yields
20 Servings