1 c. raisins
1 c. dates
1 orange with about 1/2 of the peeling

Put in a blender and blend well. Add 1 cup buttermilk and 1 egg. Blend a little more. Add 2 tablespoons melted shortening. 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cloves 2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt

Mix dry ingredients and add to fruit mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Put in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.