Darling Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white sugar or 1/2 c. white and 1/2 c. brown
3/4 c. white lard
2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. hot water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. dates or raisins

Preparation

Mix sugar, lard, oatmeal and flour well.
Add water and soda and add to mixture.
Add 1/2 cup milk.
Spread 3/4 mixture in pan. Boil dates or raisins with 1 tablespoon sugar.
Top with salted peanuts and remaining dough.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until done (35 to 50 minutes).