2 1/2 c Unsifted flour

1 ts Baking soda

2 Eggs; slightly beaten

1 Jar ready-to-use mincemeat

- (28 oz) 1 cn Sweetened condensed milk NOT

- evaporated milk (14 oz) 2 c Mixed candied fruit (1 lb.)

1 c Nuts; coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 300`F. Grease a 9-inch tube pan; line with wax paper and grease again (or use generously greased and floured 10-inch fluted tub pan). Sift together flour and baking soda; set aside. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; blend in dry ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour and 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Turn out of pan; remove wax paper. Glaze and garnish as desired. Source: November 1984/Family -MARY WILSON BWVB02B -----