Lite Dark Fruit Cake

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1/2 lb dates
1 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup Mazola oil
2 tsps vanilla
2 tsp baking soda
1 cup cherries
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

In a medium saucepan combine raisins, water, dates, orange juice, nutmeg and cinnamon; boil for 15 minutes. Add remaining and bake at 350°F for 1 3/4 hours in a tube pan.