1 c. persimmon pulp
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. melted butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/8 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
Salt (as desired)
1 c. nuts
1 c. chopped dates

Mix all of the ingredients together and beat well. Put in a greased loaf tin or in 3 or 4 round tin cans, filling about 1/2 full. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees.