Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  14      ounces        date bar mix
     2/3  cup           hot water
   3                    eggs
     1/4  cup           flour
     3/4  teaspoon      baking powder
   2      tablespoons   light molasses
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      allspice
   1      cup           chopped nuts
   1      cup           raisins
   8      ounces        candied red and green cherries

Preparation:

Grease and floured a 6 cup ring mold. In a large bowl, stir together date filling from date bar mix and water. Mix into the dry crumbly mix, eggs, flour, baking powder, molasses and spices. Mix thoroughly. Fold in nuts, raisins and cherries. Spoon into mold. Cover with foil. Place metal rack or trivet in slow-cooker (crock pot). Add 2 cups hot water.* Place filled mold in pot. Cover and cook on high for 2 -3 hours. *add more water after first hour of cooking, if needed.