1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 pkg. mincemeat, cooked 1 min. in 1 c. water (let cool)

Cream sugar in butter; add eggs. Add milk and mincemeat. Fold in flour, then nuts. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. This cake keeps well and is very moist.