2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. sliced maraschino cherries
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar

Stir together the 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 mixture into well-greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until top is golden and pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on rack. Remove and cool completely. Top side up on rack.

NOTE: The loaf of bread is best stored, well wrapped, for a day or 2 before slicing.