3 eggs, well beaten
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. cut up dates
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained & cut up
1 (16 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Combine sugar and eggs. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture. Stir in dates, cherries, chocolate chips and nuts. Pour batter into a well greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in slow oven (325 degrees) for 1 1/4 hours or until cake tester inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to complete cooling. Wrap in foil and let stand overnight before slicing.