Date Cherry Loaf

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 8 oz. maraschino cherries drained and cut in half (save 1/2 c. of cherry juice and add to 1/2 c. boiling water)
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine dates, cherries, water with juice and baking soda.
  2. 2
    Set aside.
  3. 3
    Cream sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Add flour and date mixture alternately.
  5. 5
    Line loaf pan with waxed paper and bake at 350° for 1 hour.

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