3 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. plain flour
4 eggs
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. vegetable oil
2/3 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda

Mix all ingredients together adding dates and nuts last.

Bake in loaf pans at 350°F for 1 hour.