1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 lb. dates, stoned & chopped
1/2 c. nuts

Sift the flour. Measure and sift again. With the baking powder, salt and spices. Combine all ingredients in the order given, adding the pitted, chopped dates and chopped nuts last. Beat all together for five minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes in a 9" square pan. Ice with peanut butter icing.