Persimmon Cake

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
8 tablespoons margarine
1 cup raisins
3 cups flour
1 cup dates -- chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
eggs
2 cups persimmon pulp
2 cups nuts
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder

Cream margarine and sugar; add eggs.

Mix all dry ingredients.

Add persimmon pulp to egg and sugar mix.

Gradually add flour mixture.

Add raisins, chopped dates and nuts.

Bake at 325F for 1-1 1/2 hours.

Test with toothpick so you don't overcook.

Makes a very moist cake.

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