Parish Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; line the bottom with waxed paper.
2. 2
   Combine eggs and sugar; beat until light and lemon colored.
3. 3
   Sift the dry ingredients together.
4. 4
   Chop the chocolate pieces the size of lima beans.
5. 5
   Add the chocolate with the dates, nuts and cherries to the dry ingredients, then fold in egg mixture.
6. 6
   Pour into the pan and bake at 325° for about 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   It's not exactly like a sponge cake; it's more like a fruit cake.
8. 8
   Delicious!