2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped, pitted dates
1 c. sliced maraschino cherries
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Stir in nuts, dates, cherries, and chocolate pieces.

In small bowl, beat eggs and sugar; stir into flour mixture. Turn into well greased and floured 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake in 325 degree oven 1 hour and 15 minutes or until top is golden, and cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan.

Cool completely top side up on rack. Bread is best if stored well, wrapped for a day or two before slicing.