1 scant c. sugar
1 stick butter
3 med. mashed bananas (1 c.)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
7-8 maraschino cherries, chopped
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. dates
1/2 c. nuts
2 c. flour, sifted

Cream sugar and butter; add rest of ingredients. Bake in buttered loaf pan for 1 hour at 325 degrees.