1 lb. mincemeat (jar or pkg.)
1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg yolks
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 stiffly beaten egg whites (add other spices if like)

Mix mincemeat, raisins, nuts, sugar, shortening, vanilla and egg yolks; beat thoroughly. Add sifted dry ingredients. Fold in egg whites. Bake in slow oven 80 minutes.