2 1/2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 jar mince meat
1 can Eagle Brand milk
2 c. mixed candied fruits and peels
1 jar preserves or jam
2 c. nuts
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries

Sift flour and soda. Add rest of ingredients. Mix well. Add to topping.

TOPPING:

1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. cherries
1 c. nuts

Melt butter and brown sugar; add cherries and nuts. Put in bottom of cake pans. Add cake mixture. Bake at 300 degrees for 2 hours or until done.