1 pkg. chopped dates
1/2 lb. candied cherries
5 slices candied pineapple
4 c. chopped pecans
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients over the fruit and nuts. In a large bowl, beat eggs until well blended. Add sugar and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add fruit mixture.

Pour into lined well-greased tube pan. Bake 1 hour and 45 minutes at 300 degrees. Place a pan of water on bottom shelf during the last 15 minutes of baking.