3 c. flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 pkg. dates (3/4 c. chopped)
2 c. sugar
1 can pumpkin pie
1 1/4 c. oil
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. walnuts
Raisins

Sift dry ingredients; set aside. Blend sugar and eggs, add pumpkin and oil into egg batter, blend good. Add dry ingredients. Mix well and pour into large tube pan (ungreased) for 1 hour in 350 degree oven. Loaf or round pan (greased) 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

Blend together with mixer 1 cup butter, 8 ounce package cream cheese. Mix in gradually 1 pound box confectioners' sugar. Add teaspoon vanilla. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.