2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2/3 c. butter
1 1/2 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. water
2 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2/3 c. dates, chopped
2/3 c. nuts, chopped

Cream sugar and butter. Add water, eggs and pumpkin. Mix dry ingredients and mix well. Add nuts and dates. Grease a large loaf pan and fill to one half. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.