Date fruit cake

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsDates, stoned but not cut up
1poundsCandied cherries, not cut up
½teaspoonSalt
1cupSugar
1teaspoonVanilla
1poundsWalnut meats, not cut up
1cupFlour
3teaspoonsBaking powder
4eachesEggs, separated

Directions

Mix dates, walnuts and cherries. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder, and mix with the fruit mixture. Add sugar and mix. Beat 4 egg yolks until thick and mix thoroughly through cake mix. Add vanilla.

Beat egg whites until stiff and dry and fold into mixture. Line 2 loaf pans with wax paper, pour in mix and bake 1 hr at 350 degrees.