1 c. brown sugar
1-1/2 c. water
1-1/2 c. seedless raisins
1/2 c. candied fruit
1/3 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. cloves, nutmeg & salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil together for 3 minutes the first 9 ingredients. Cool. Sift flour and baking powder. Add to cooled mixture. Add vanilla. Mix well. Bake in loaf or 8 x 8 square pan at 325 to 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Can use almond glaze on cake.