1 1/2 c. dates, cut
1 1/2 c. raisins, cut
2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
5 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. soda
3 c. flour, sift before measuring
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Put raisins, dates, sugar and vegetable oil in pan and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Cool. Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Stir in cool mix. Add nuts (mix) nuts with little flour to keep from sinking. Put in greased pan. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees.