Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 1/2 c. applesauce
  • 1/2 c. dates
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Method

  • Cream butter and sugar; add eggs, one at a time.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and sprinkle a little over dates and nuts. Add applesauce, nuts, dates and last the dry ingredients to sugar mixture.
  • Bake in 2 layer pans for 30 minutes at 375°.
  • Spread with fruit filling between layers after both are cool.