1 box dates, cut up1 Cup boiling water1 large Tablespoon butter1 teaspoon soda1 1/4 Cups sugar1 1/2 Cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla1 egg beaten1 teaspoon baking powderSmall cup nuts
Let first 4 ingredients stand until melted. Add the rest of the ingredients. Grease and flour 11x7 inch pan. Bake at 350 degree oven for 22 to 25 minutes.
Source: Five Loaves and Two Fishes, page 171
