Franklin Nut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Mix dates, nuts and candied fruits with 1 cup flour; set aside.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Add eggs.
4. 4
   Add 3 cups flour which have been sifted with the baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Beat until creamy and flour.
6. 6
   Stir in fruit and nut mixture.
7. 7
   (Dough will be very stiff.)
8. 8
   Add vanilla.
9. 9
   Cook in a tube pan that has been lined with brown paper.
10. 10
    (You may use 2 loaf pans lined with paper.) Bake at 250° for 3 hours.
11. 11
    Let cool in pan.