Mix together:

1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/4 c. sugar

Mix and add to above:

1 can tomato soup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. hot water

Beat in:

1 egg

Then add and mix well:

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves

Add:

1 c. raisins, dates, nuts

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR ABOVE CAKE:

1 sm. pkg. cream cheese

Soften with:

2 tbsp. cream or milk
Vanilla
Dash of salt

Add enough confectioners' sugar to make it of spreading consistency.