Gumdrop Fruit Cake
["1 c. candied cherries", "1 lb. chopped dates", "3 rings candied pineapple", "1 lb. shredded coconut (fresh or Baker's flaked)", "1 lb. pecans", "1 (15 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk", "1/2 lb. small gumdrops (all colors except black)"]
["Mix all fruits together.", "Let stand overnight.", "Add condensed milk.", "Mix thoroughly with hands.", "Line 2 loaf pans with heavy, well-greased brown paper.", "Press mixture down.", "Bake 30 to 45 minutes at 300\u00b0.", "Decorate top with pineapple, cherries and pecans just before taking from oven (optional)."]
["candied cherries", "dates", "rings candied pineapple", "coconut", "pecans", "condensed milk", "gumdrops"]