I've made this bread twice but it always crumbles. Instead of 1 cup dates I
just use 2 cups dried figs and I substitute splenda for the sugar. Does
anyone have any suggestions to keep it from falling apart when sliced?
Ingredients:

1 cup chopped pitted dates

1 cup chopped dried figs

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 cup boiling water

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 eggs

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt