2/3 c. butter or shortening
2/3 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb. dried fruit
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. seeded raisins
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. pecans (if desired)

Cream butter until smooth, then add brown sugar, beating well. Add eggs and mix. Then add sifted dry ingredients alternately with water, beating well after each addition. (Hold in reserve 1/2 cup flour for dredging fruit and nuts before adding to above mixture). Fold in well, fruit, nuts and molasses. Pour into a 9 inch loaf or tube an, which has been well greased and lined with wax paper.

Bake in a 275 degree oven for 2 to 3 hours. Makes a 3 pound cake. NOTE: A pan of water placed in oven adds moisture to cake.