3 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
6 oz. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. whole candied cherries
1/2 c. mixed candied fruit

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In small bowl beat eggs until thick. Beat in sugar and vanilla. In large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add chocolate chips, dates, nuts and fruits. Mix well. Spread in greased and floured loaf pan. Bake 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and invert. Pierce top with toothpick - about 1 1/2 inches deep. Pour 1/4 cup brandy over top slowly. When cool, wrap tightly in foil. Store at room temperature overnight.