Instructions
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/3 cups flour
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Place dates and raisins in small bowl and add soda and water. Cover and let stand a few minutes. Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla and egg and beat well. Add flour. Pour in fruit mixture, including liquid and nuts. Pour into 5 soup cans (10.5 oz.) that have been well buttered and floured. Fill 2/3 full. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
