2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs or 2 egg substitutes
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 c. hot applesauce
1 c. dates, chopped
3/4 c. walnuts, chopped
Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan with Pam. Flour pan lightly. Mix flour, soda, spices and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, brown sugar, melted butter and 1 cup of applesauce. Beat at low speed of mixer until well blended. At medium speed 2 more minutes. Add remaining applesauce, nuts, and dates. Beat 1 minute. Pour into pan. Bake 60 to 65 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting or decorate with powdered sugar.