4 eggs, well beaten
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 stick butter
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips
2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. dates (1 pkg.), cut up
1 1/2 c. maraschino cherries, quartered

Beat eggs. Add sugar and melted butter and beat well. Set aside. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add chocolate, nuts, dates and cherries to flour mixture and mix thoroughly so that all pieces are coated. Fold into egg mixture and stir gently until all pieces are moistened. Pour into a greased angel food pan lined with greased wax paper. Bake at 325 degrees until light brown on top (about 1 hour). Remove cake from pan while it is slightly warm and remove wax paper. Cool several hours and serve, or wrap tightly and keep in refrigerator.

Serves 12-14.