Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) jar whole maraschino cherries, drained
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt or less
1 cup granulated sugar
1 pound whole dates (3 cups pitted)
2 cups large pecan halves or whole Brazil nutmeats, do not chop
3 cups sliced ripe bananas (3 to 4)
4 eggs
Glazed fruits for decoration