1 lb. mixed candied fruit
1 c. walnuts
1/2 lb. pitted dates
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
5 well beaten eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 lb. candied cherries
1 c. pecans
1 1/3 c. raisins
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. honey
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. orange or grape juice

Halve cherries, nut meats, and dates. Dredge fruits in 1/4 cup flour. Cream shortening and sugar; add honey, then eggs, and beat well. Add flour sifted with dry ingredients alternately with fruit juice, beat well. Pour batter over floured fruits and mix well. Line greased loaf pan with waxed paper, allowing 1/2 inch to extend above sides of pan. Pour batter in pans. Do not flatten. Bake at 250 degrees for 3 to 4 hours. Place pan containing 2 cups water on bottom shelf of oven. Place any decoration on cakes at end of 2 hours. Store in covered container in a cool place.