1. Mix and boil 10 minutes: 2 cups brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter and 3 cups boiling water.

2. Pour into 9 inch square baking dish.

3. Mix 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons melted butter.

4. Add: 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

5. Lastly add 1 cup dates, cut and 3/4 cup chopped walnuts.

6. Mix thoroughly. Drop by spoonfuls into hot syrup.

7. Serve with whipped cream.