2 c. flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
2 eggs
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. dates, chopped
1 (21 oz.) can apple pie filling or 3 chopped apples, pared
1/4 c. walnuts (optional)

Sift the dry ingredients on wax paper, set aside in a large bowl. Beat eggs, oil and vanilla until blended. Add dates, apples and nuts and then dry ingredients. Stir until well blended. Pour into a well- greased and floured oblong Pyrex dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees.