Candied Fruit Cake
["3 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates", "1 lb. candied pineapple", "1 lb. each: candied green and red cherries", "2 c. sifted flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "4 eggs", "1 c. white sugar", "1/2 c. pecans", "1/2 c. walnuts"]
["Mix all ingredients with hands in a large bowl.", "Grease 2 loaf pans, then line with brown paper (grocery bag).", "Bake 1 1/2 hours in a 350\u00b0 oven.", "When done, brush top and sides with white Karo syrup."]
["dates", "candied pineapple", "red cherries", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "eggs", "white sugar", "pecans", "walnuts"]