German Beer Coffee Cake
["3 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. each: allspice and cloves", "2 c. chopped dates", "1 c. chopped walnuts", "1 c. butter, softened", "2 c. packed brown sugar", "2 eggs", "2 c. beer (16 oz. can)"]
["Mix flour, soda, cinnamon, allspice and cloves. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add flour mixture, alternating with beer, blending well after each addition.", "Stir in dates and nuts. Pour into well-greased 12-cup fluted tube pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.", "Cool 10 minutes. Turn out on a rack to cool. Wrap in foil for 24 hours before serving. May sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Serve with Rum Butter Spread."]
["flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "cloves", "dates", "walnuts", "butter", "brown sugar", "eggs", "beer"]