Category: Desserts - Cakes & Cupcakes

  Date Posted: 10/3/2009

  Author: Lakewood 3rd Ward

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3/4 cup pecans and 3/4 cup walnuts or whatever you prefer
1 - 7 1/4 oz package pitted dates (optional)
2/3 cup candied pineapple or canned pineapple chunks, cut in half
1/2 cup red maraschino cherries
1/2 cup green maraschino cherries
1/2 cup seedless raisins (optional)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup butter

1. Grease bottom and sides of loaf pan. Line bottom with waxed paper and grease the paper.  Turn oven to 300 deg.

2. Place nuts, dates, pineapple, cherries and raisins in large bowl.

3. Measure flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into sifter. Sift over nuts and fruit. Then mix well.

4. Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, blend into nut mixture.  (Batter will be stiff.)

5. Spoon into pan.

6. Bake for 1 3/4 hours.

7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.

8. Cake will store in refrigerator for 2 to 3 months.

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