Cook till breaks into small pieces:
1 1/2 c. boiling H2O 1 t. soda
1 1/2 c. dates chopped 1/4 c. butter
Beat following till thick
1 egg 1 t. salt
1 t. vanilla 1 c. sugar
Sift together 1 1/2 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
Add 1st date mix and flour mix to egg mix alternately.
1/4 c. nuts
Topping: Boil all but nuts til thick:
1 c. date 1 c. sugar
1/8 t. salt 3/4 c. H2O
1 T. butter 1/3 c or more nuts