1 2/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. water
1 c. canned pumpkin
2 lg. eggs
1 c. pitted dates, cut sm.
1 c. chopped walnuts

Beat all ingredients except dates and nuts with electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in dates and nuts. Turn into a greased and floured 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. Loosen sides and turn out. Cool completely. To soften crust, wrap tightly and let stand several hours.