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Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch) loaf pans.
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Put the candies in a large bowl and mix them up well.
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Take 2 tablespoons of the flour and toss it with the candies to coat them so they will not sink or stick together.
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Set aside.
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Whisk the baking powder and salt into the remaining flour and set aside.
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Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand held mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
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Add the sugar a little at a time scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice, until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
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Add the eggs 1 at a time beating well, then the vanilla.
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Pour in half the flour mixture and beat on low speed until it is incorporated.
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Do the same with the remaining flour.
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The batter will be stiff and you might have to finish this by hand.
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Fold in the candies.
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Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 prepared pans pressing it in well so there are no air pockets; smooth the top.
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Bake until puffed and browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 to 70 minutes.
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While they are still a bit warm, run a knife between the cakes and the pans to loosen them.
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Do not turn them out until they have completely cooled.
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Slice and enjoy.
