Fresh Tomato Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium size ripe tomatoes
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. margarine, softened
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground allspice
3/4 tsp. grated orange rind
1 tsp. orange extract
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 eggs
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Place tomatoes in boiling water until skins loosen slightly, about 1 minute.
Rinse with cold water and remove skins.
Cut tomatoes into quarters; remove seeds and chop (makes about 2 3/4 cups).
Drain very well in a sieve or colander; set aside.