1/2 stick butter
2 eggs
2 tbsp. liquid sweetener
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. pecans
1 c. chopped dates
2 c. plain flour

Sift flour, soda, cinnamon and cloves together 3 times. Add to your first 5 ingredients. Then add dates and pecans. Mix well. Bake in loaf pan at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until firm.