1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 c. apple sauce
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs and applesauce. Sift flour with soda and spices and add to creamed mixture. Fold in dates and walnuts. Pour into greased and floured loaf pans, either 2 loaf pans or an angel food pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.