1/2 c. butter, softened
1 tbsp. liquid sweetener
1 egg
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 c. diet applesauce
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour

Cream butter. Add egg, sweetener and vanilla; mix well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to other mixture. Stir in dates, applesauce and pecans. After everything has been mixed, beat with a mixer at medium speed or until well blended. Turn into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for nearly an hour.