2 c. sugar
1/2 c. salad oil
16 oz. canned pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. pecans
4 oz. chopped dates
16 oz. fruit cake mix

Grease and flour tube pan. Mix all ingredients. Pour mixture into pan. Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Age several days before serving.