Chocolate Chip Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cut dates in large chunks, slice cherries in half, chop nuts.
3. 3
   Mix together fruits, nuts and chocolate chips.
4. 4
   Beat eggs until foamy.
5. 5
   Add sugar gradually and continue beating until smooth and light.
6. 6
   Stir in flour mixture, then fruit mixture.
7. 7
   Pour into 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been lined with greased wax paper.
8. 8
   Bake 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours in 325F oven.
9. 9
   Cool in pan for 30 minutes, remove from pan.
10. 10
    Peel off paper and cool completely.
11. 11
    Wrap in foil and refrigerate or freeze.