2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 (21 oz.) can apple pie filling
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
Whipped cream (optional)
Walnut halves (optional)

Combine first 6 ingredients. Stir gently. Combine next 4 ingredients. Mix well, and stir into dry ingredients. Stir in dates and chopped nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool. Cut in squares.