1/2 lb. figs, chopped
1/2 lb. dates, chopped
1/4 lb. suet, chopped
2/3 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg or cloves
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. wine
1 c. citron, chopped
1 c. cherries, chopped
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1/2 c. sour milk

Mix together and steam for 2 hours.

VANILLA SAUCE:

1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. milk

Cook until creamy, stirring constantly. Take from stove and add 1 teaspoon vanilla.