Date Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. whole shelled pecans (approximately 4 c.)
1 lb. whole dates, pitted
1 c. (8 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add fruit and nuts.
Beat eggs; add with vanilla.
Pour into fruit mixture and mix with hands.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 1 hour and 20 minutes (9 x 13-inch pan for double recipe).
Use loaf pan for single recipe. Line pan with aluminum foil for easy removal.