3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1/2 c. white raisins
1/2 c. dates
1/2 c. raisins
1 egg
2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cut butter into first eight ingredients. Save 1 cup of mixture to top cake later before baking.

Into flour mixture pour the next six ingredients. Mix with a spoon. Pour batter into 9 1/2 c 13 inch pan. Top with left over crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.