Fruit Cake

Recipe Description

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1 cup nuts
1 cup cherries; ¼ cup raisins or other mixed fruit, if desired 
1 cup dates

Instructions

Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda. Let cool. Cream sugar, shortening and egg. Add date, mix. Add flour, fruits and nuts. Bake in an ungreased loaf pan 8 ½ X 4 ½ inches at 375° for one hour.