1/4 c  + 2 tb butter
1 c  Sugar
2    Eggs
1 ts Baking soda
1 c  Persimmon pulp
1 ts Baking powder
2 c  All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/3 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Cloves
1 c  Chopped dates
1 c  Chopped nuts

Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time,
beating well after each addition.

Combine pulp and soda. Let stand until soda is dissolved. Add to creamed
mixture, blending well.

Combine next ingredients, gradually adding to batter. Beat well. Stir in
dates and nuts. Pour into greased loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes, or until pick comes out clean.