Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large pkg. dates (1 1/2 c. cut in large pieces)
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
2 rings candied pineapple, cut
1 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. Brazil nuts, coarsely cut
1/4 lb. candied cherries, cut

Preparation

Pour water over dates and soda; let stand while mixing batter. Mix batter and pour into the date mixture.
Bake in a loaf or tube pan.
Bake at 275\u00b0 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.