Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease loaf pans.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine pecans, dates, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl or mixer, beat eggs, milk and oil.

Gradually add dry mixture to wet until just moist.

Gently fold in pecans and dates.

Pour mixture an inch below to the top to compensate for rise.

Combine topping, spoon on each loaf and swirl in with a knife, leaving some on top.

Bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool 15 minutes.