Ingredients

  • 2 c. plain flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. chopped, pitted dates
  • 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. sliced maraschino cherries
  • 4 eggs, beaten

Method

  • Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir in nuts, dates, cherries and chocolate pieces.
  • In a small bowl beat eggs and sugar.
  • Stir into flour mixture.
  • Turn into well-greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in a 325° oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until top is golden and pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Cool completely, top side up on rack. Makes 1 loaf.