Miniature Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Chop pecans, dates, cherries and pineapple.
2. 2
   Combine first four ingredients in large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Sift flour, sugar, baking soda (or baking powder) and salt together.
4. 4
   Add to chopped nuts and fruits and mix well, using hands.
5. 5
   Beat eggs until foamy; add to mixture and blend well.
6. 6
   Pour melted butter over mixture and mix well.
7. 7
   Pack mixture into small paper baking cups placed in muffin tins.
8. 8
   Fill cups full.
9. 9
   Bake at 300° about 40 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes 32.