2/3 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. canned pumpkin
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. chopped pecans
2/3 c. cut dates

Cream butter; add sugar gradually; add eggs; beat well. Blend in water, pumpkin and sifted dry ingredients. Fold in pecans and dates. Pour into 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour. Makes 2 loaves.