Boiled Dark Fruit Cake

Difficulty: medium Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour
2 cups butter
1 cup sugar
1 pkg raisins
1/2 pkg mixed peels
1 pkg currents
1 cup nuts
1 cup dates
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
2 1/2 cups water
3 tsp baking soda
3 cups flour
1 tsp vanilla

Boil first 11 ingredients for 15 minutes. Let cool. Add baking soda, beat well. Add flour and vanilla. Bake at 300°F for approximately 2 1/2 hours.