• 3 eggs
• 1 cup oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups peeled, chopped apples
• 2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 cups chopped dates

1. Beat eggs well and add sugar and oil.
2. Add dry ingredients, alternating with apples, nuts, dates.
3. Bake at 325° for 1 to 1 1/2 hours (test for doneness) in tube pan which has been heavily greased and floured.

This is a very stiff batter, as there are NO liquids. Top of cake is hard and crusty - inside is very moist. Dust with powdered sugar.

(Cotton)