Beer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. ground clove
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. beer or ale

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Stir in lightly beaten eggs, nuts, dates and spices.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt and soda; stir in beer (gently).
Combine beer mixture with creamed mixture and stir until well blended.
Bake in well-greased tube pan at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.