2/3 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. canned applesauce
1/2 c. milk
4 c. flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. lemon rind
1 c. pecans, chopped
1/2 c. raisins, chopped
1/2 c. dates, chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, applesauce and milk. Mix together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.