4 tbsp. liquid sweetener or 5 individual Sweet - low
1/2 c. corn oil
2 c. raisins
1 c. dates
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. all spice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. water

Boil together 5 minutes. Cool. Then add 2 cups plain flour. Then add 1 1/2 teaspoons soda and 2 cups nuts. I cook mine in a sponge pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees; cool before taking out of pan. No flour is needed.