Fruit Cake No. 2

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 4 cups sugar
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 6 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons allspice
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 packages dates
• 1 pound walnut meats

Instructions

1. Cream shortening, add sugar and beaten eggs, milk, and dry ingredients mixed and sifted.
2. Add chopped fruits, nuts, and mix well.
3. Bake in three or more loaf tins in a moderate oven for 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees.