2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. beer
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
Beat sugar into shortening. Beat in each egg. Add nuts, dates, and spices. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir in beer. Blend beer and creamed mixture together. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 ΒΌ hours.