Pecan Date Fruitcake

Ingredients (9)

• 2 pounds pitted dates, quartered
• 1 pound pecan halves (4 cups)
• 1 pound candied cherries, halved (2-1/4 cups)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract