1 C dates, cut fine
1 C boiling water
¾ C brown sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ C flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
½ C chopped walnuts
½ C candied cherries, chopped
Pour the boiling water over the dates and let stand for 10 minutes.
Blend the brown sugar, butter & egg together and add to the date mixture. Combine the dry ingredients, walnuts and cherries and stir into the date mixture and blend well. Spread the batter in a greased loaf pan. Bake for 45 – 60 minutes at 350°F.
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