1 lb. pitted dates
3 c. walnuts
2 (10 oz.) jars maraschino cherries, drained
3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Pour dry ingredients over fruit; mix very well. Beat 3 eggs with vanilla, then pour over coated fruit and mix well. Put in greased and floured spring-form tube pan.

Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 325°F, until toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.