Fruit Bars Or Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Blend flour, spices and soda.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Cream butter or margarine.
4. 4
   Add sugar and continue blending.
5. 5
   Then add eggs and continue beating.
6. 6
   Add chopped cherries and cherry juice, alternating with dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Add dates and pecans.
8. 8
   Pour into greased Bundt pan or greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 350°; for a 9 x 13-inch pan, bake 30 to 45 minutes.
10. 10
    For Bundt pan, bake 45 minutes to 1 hour.
11. 11
    Test; done when toothpick comes out clean.