Ingredients

1 C. dates; chopped
1 tsp. soda
1 C. boiling water
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 tsp. salt
1 C. sugar
1 egg; beaten
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine; melted
1/2 C. nuts; chopped
Date topping
1 C. sugar
2/3 C. boiling water
Dash salt
1 C. pitted dates; chopped
1/2 C. nuts; chopped

Cooking Instructions

Pit and cut up dates; add soda dissolved in boiling water and let stand. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; add to dates along with egg and butter. Mix well; stir in nuts. Turn into greased 80inch baking pan. Bake in 350 oven for 55 minutes. Topping: Combine the sugar, boiling water, salt, pitted dates, and nuts. Pour over cake as soon as it comes from over. Let cake cool in pan. Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped cream, if desired.
 
 
"Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted." (John 6:11)