Soak Dates: Place dates in a bowl with boiling water. Allow to soak and cool to room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-pound loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray, then line with parchment paper.

Wet Ingredients: Mix butter and sugar until well combined. Add date mixture and mix. Stir in egg and vanilla.

Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and walnuts.

Combine: Add to bowl with wet ingredients and stir until combined.

Bake: Pour into prepared standard loaf pan (4.5 x 9.5) and bake at 325 degrees F for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.