3 c. pecans
1 1/2 c. halved Maraschino cherries
1 1/2 c. golden raisins
3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. brandy

Combine fruit and nuts in a large bowl; set aside. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add to fruit mixture; mix until well coated. Beat eggs until frothy; add 2 tablespoons brandy. Pour egg mixture over fruit and flour mixture; mix well. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan.

Bake at 300°F for 1 3/4 hour. Cool in pan. Wrap in brandy soaked cloth; wrap again in foil. Let stand for 2 days. Add remaining brandy to cloth as needed for moisture.