Syrup
- 2 1/4 C. Water
- 1 C. Dates
- 1 C. Raisins
- 1 C. Nuts (chopped)
- 18 oz. package Whole Cherries
- 1 C. Shortening
- 2 Tsp. Nutmeg
- 2 Tsp. Cinnamon
Cake
- 2 Eggs
- 3 C. Sifted Flour
- 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
Boil syrup ingredients for 7 minutes. Let cool overnight. Beat in cake ingredients. Mix well and put into a heavily greased tin. Bake 350 degrees for 90 minutes.