Brazil Nut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan and line with wax paper.
3. 3
   Combine nuts, dates and cherries in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Add to nut mixture.
6. 6
   Mix well to coat nuts and fruit and to distribute flour evenly.
7. 7
   Beat eggs until foamy.
8. 8
   Beat in vanilla.
9. 9
   Add to nut mixture and stir well.
10. 10
    Turn into pan and spread evenly. Bake 1 hour 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool on rack 10 or 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from pan and peel off paper.
13. 13
    Cake must be cold before slicing. Makes 3 pound cake.