Diabetic Fruit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. hot water
1 box raisins
1 lb. chopped dates
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cloves
4 tsp. liquid sweetener
4 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Boil first 8 ingredients.
When cool, add flour, soda and salt.
Mix well.
Pour into tube pan.
Bake 1 hour at 300\u00b0 or longer, if needed.
Batter will be very thick.
Can add 1 cup nuts if your doctor permits.