Mincemeat Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar with shortening, then beat in egg yolks.
2. 2
   Beat well, then stir in mincemeat.
3. 3
   Stir flour with the baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   Combine with dates and nuts, then add to batter.
5. 5
   Mix well and fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
6. 6
   Turn into a large bread tin which has been greased and lined with waxed paper.
7. 7
   Bake at 300°
8. 8
   for about 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Cool on wire rack thoroughly before slicing.
10. 10
    Serves 8 to 10.