1 (8 oz.) Dromedary chopped dates
1 (12 oz.) mixed fruit
4 oz. candied cherries, cut up
1/2 c. dark raisins
1 c. walnuts or pecans
3 eggs
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 pkg. Dromedary pound cake mix
1/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. milk

Put paper cups in each cupcake holder. Toss dates, candied fruit cherries, raisins, and nuts with 1/2 cup flour. Add 1/2 cup flour to Dromedary pound cake mix. Blend in butter. Add 1/2 cup milk. Blend until dry ingredients are moistened. Beat 1 minute on low speed. Add eggs. Blend. Beat 1 minute at high speed. Add 1/4 cup milk, beat 1 minute longer. Stir in fruit, one third at a time. Mix thoroughly.

Spoon 1 tablespoonful into each baking cup. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Wrap in foil for storage.