1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. shortening
1 c. dates
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 tsp. salt
2 c. applesauce

Cream sugar and shortening. Add one egg and applesauce. Add flour, soda, salt and spices to first mixture and vanilla, nuts and dates. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

Melt over low flame:

1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. milk

Boil 1 minute and cool. Add powdered sugar until right to spread.