1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. semi sweet chocolate bits
2 c. nuts
1 c. dates, cut up
1 c. maraschino cherries, cut up
3 eggs, beaten well
1 c. sugar

Sift together the dry ingredients and add all other ingredients and mix well. Pour into a greased loaf pan lined with wax paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Great for special occasions.