Boiled Fruit Cake

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour
2 cups water
1 pkg raisins
1 pkg dates
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Combine water, raisins, dates, salt, cinnamon, cloves and oil together in a medium sauce pan, and bring to a boil for 20 minutes. Let cool. Once cooled, add vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda and chopped nuts. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour.