1 (8 oz) package dates2 eggs1 1/4 Cup flour1 Cup nuts1 1/2 Cup sugar1/2 Cup butter or oleo1 Cup boiling wter1 level teaspoon soda1 teaspoon vanilla
Stone and chop dates. Sprinkle on soda and turn boiling water over them. Let stand while remainder is mixed. Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs, vanilla, dates and nuts.
Bake in 9x13╙ pan at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.
Source: Gourmet Cooking, page 43
