1/2 c. butter
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 (9 oz.) container LaCreme whipped topping with real cream, thawed
1 c. canned pumpkin
2 eggs
1 2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Spicy Orange Sauce

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in 1 cup whipped topping, pumpkin and eggs. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in dates and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 10 inch fluted or standard tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan. Serve warm with:

SPICY ORANGE SAUCE:

2 c. thawed La Creme whipped topping with real cream
1 tsp. grated orange rind
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg

Heat whipped topping over low heat, stirring just until melted. Blend in spices. Serve immediately.