Sweet Potato Pecan Bread

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup applesauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes

Grease bottom of a loaf pan approximately 9 x 5 x 3-inches.

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and spices in mixing bowl; stir in the sugar, pecans, and raisins or dates.

In a separate bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, milk, and mashed sweet potatoes; stir to blend well. Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a large spoon just until the mixture is moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and continue cooling on wire rack.