Shirley’s Cake

1 ½ c hot water

3 ¾ c raisins or dried fruit

4 tbsp baking soda

4 tbsp butter

1 ½ c white sugar

1 ½ c brown sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp allspice

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

4 c flour

Pour the hot water over the fruit. Stir in the baking soda. Cream the butter and the sugars together, add the spices, vanilla, salt and eggs and mix well. Stir in the fruit mixture and the flour and mix well. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans and bake at 350 deg F for 40-45 minutes.