1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. chopped dates
2 c. warm beer
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs. Sift dry ingredients. Add dates and nuts. Add beer. Divide into 2 layer pans. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees until cake is done.