1 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, separated
1 c. pecans
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. dates
3 tbsp. candied ginger

Mix and sift dry ingredients, add chopped dates, nuts and ginger. Beat egg whites, add beaten yolks and fold into the first mixture. Bake in greased pan at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.