Applesauce with candy

1/4 lb butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups flour 1 cup applesauce 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup chopped nuts, your choice 1/4 cup chopped[...]

6 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups dates , chopped 4 cups walnuts , chopped 2 cups sugar 1[...]