This is like a simple

This is like a simple, cheaper version of a fruit cake.

1 or more cups of chopped nuts (I use English Walnuts, can use any type but peanut)

1 pound dates

1 cup maraschino cherries

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar

3/4 tsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. salt

4 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

Leave the nuts and dates whole. Mix nuts, dates, and well-drained cherries together in large bowl and set aside. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to coat the nuts and fruit mixture. Beat eggs, add vanilla. Add to nut/fruit mixture. Pour into bread pan, greased and lined with waxed paper. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes (less is done sooner) at 300*. Cool before serving.

PS: If you don't care for as many dates use just a half pound and it still turns out great. We like this since a lot of people don't like the candied fruit in fruit cakes.