Scripture Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Follow Solomon's advice for making good boys and you will have a good cake (Proverbs 23:14 - beat well).
2. 2
   Cream butter, sugar and honey until well blended.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Sift flour.
5. 5
   Measure and sift 4 1/2 cups together with dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Cut raisins, figs and almonds; set aside after rolling in flour.
7. 7
   Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to creamed mixture.
8. 8
   Blend and beat well.
9. 9
   Fold in fruit and nuts.
10. 10
    (Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, if desired.)
11. 11
    Turn batter into greased tube pan or rectangular pan.
12. 12
    Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 35 to 40 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool slightly and remove from pan.