Applesauce Cake
["2 c. flour", "2 Tbsp. cocoa", "3/4 tsp. salt", "3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. dates, chopped", "1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "2 c. applesauce"]
["In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, sugar, shortening and applesauce; stir well.", "Sift dry ingredients; add a little at a time to the mixture.", "Stir until smooth.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 until light brown."]
["flour", "cocoa", "salt", "pumpkin pie spice", "baking soda", "dates", "pecans", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "applesauce"]