1 1/2 lbs. dates, pitted
1 lb. candied pineapple chunks
1 lb. candied cherries
2 lbs. pecan halves
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. syrup
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. oil

Grease 10 x 4 inch tube pan; line with greased paper or foil. Mix fruits and nuts. Sift dry ingredients. Mix eggs, syrup, sugar and oil. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. FIRMLY pack into pan. Bake at 275 degrees for about 2 1/4 hours or until it appears dry. Cool in pan. May be baked in 2 (9 x 5 x 3 inch) loaf pans.