Persimmon Date Nut Bar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. blended persimmon pulp
1 Tbsp. baking soda
2 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. powdered clove
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream butter.
Beat in sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir soda into persimmon pulp, add to creamed mixture.
Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and salt; then add to mixture.
Blend in lemon rind, dates and nuts.
Turn into well-greased 9-inch square baking pan.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until done.
Turn out on rack to cool.