Christmas Fruit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
2/3 c. butter
1/4 c. molasses
1 c. white raisins
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. hot water
2 eggs
1 lb. fruit, peeled
1 c. nuts
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. brandy

Preparation

Boil dates, butter, molasses, white raisins, brown sugar and water for 3 minutes and cool.