Fruit Cake

Yield:	20 Servings
Categories:	Holiday, Foods

1 1/2	c	Raisins; simmered
1 1/2	c	Dates; chopped
2	c	Sugar
5	tb	Shortening
2 1/4	c	Flour
1	ts	Baking soda
2	ts	Cinnamon
2	ts	Salt
1	c	Nuts
5	sm	Candided fruits (various kinds)
2	lg	Mixed fruit, candied