1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. whole Brazil nuts or large pecan halves
1 lb. whole pitted dates
1 (8 oz.) jar cherries, drained
3 c. sliced bananas
4 eggs

Sift flour with sugar, salt, and baking powder into large bowl. Add nuts, dates, and cherries and stir into the flour mixture. Coat well.

In another bowl beat bananas until mashed using mixer. Add eggs and beat well, light and fluffy. Fold into flour mixture. Pour into a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan which has been lined with brown paper and greased. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 3/4 to 2 hours until done. Cool 1/2 hour. Remove paper and cool. Let stand overnight before cutting. Use a sharp knife to cut.