Date-Nut Loaf
["2 1/2 c. flour", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. shortening", "1 c. milk", "1 egg", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. dates", "Cool Whip"]
["Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together.", "Cut in shortening until like coarse meal.", "Make a well and add milk and egg.", "Mix until dampened.", "Add nuts and dates.", "Let stand 20 minutes before baking (in 9 x 5-inch pan).", "When cool, cut in small chunks.", "Put in a bowl and mix with Cool Whip, lightly."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "sugar", "shortening", "milk", "egg", "nuts", "dates"]