Life for me has been exactly what I thought it would be, a cake, which I have eaten and had too.

Easy Fruitcake

1 1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cup dates, diced
2 cups sugar
2 cups boiling water
5 tablespoons shortening
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruits

In large saucepan combine raisins and dates, sugar, and boiling water, shortening. Mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Lightly grease 2 8x4 1/2x 2 3/4) loaf pans, line bottom with greased brown paper.
Preheat oven to 325°F
Sift dry ingredients. Add to cooled raisin mix, along with fruit and nuts. Mix until well combined. Turn into pans.
Bake 1 1/2 hour, until tester is clean. Let cool in pans on wire racks.