Special Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, combine nuts, dates and cherries.
2. 2
   In another bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to nut mixture, stirring until nuts and fruits are well coated.
3. 3
   Beat eggs until foamy.
4. 4
   Stir in vanilla; fold into nut mixture.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Pour into a greased and wax paper lined 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 300° for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.
9. 9
   Yield: 24 servings.
10. 10
    Can also be done in smaller pans.