1/2 lb. cherries
6 rings pineapple
1 lb. dates
1 lb. nuts
1 c. flour
Chop fruit and nuts, dredge with flour
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour cream

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add flour, salt and baking soda alternately with sour cream. Mix in fruit and nuts. Pour into greased pans lined with brown paper. Add pan of water to oven. Bake at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 hours.