Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1/2 medium size jar maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. melted butter

Method

  • Place dates and cherries in bowl.
  • Pour boiling water over them; let stand.
  • Beat egg until light and add sugar gradually. Sift together flour, soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Add date and flour mixtures alternately to egg mixture. Stir in shortening and vanilla.