Good-Cooking - Chocolate Cherry Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 6 eggs, well beaten
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 2 cups coarsely ground dates
• 2 cups candied cherries, halved