1 pkg. dates
1 c. boiling water
1 lg. tbsp. butter
1 egg
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder

Cut dates into pieces, add boiling water, and butter. Mix and cool. Set aside. Beat egg, add sugar, flour, salt, soda and baking powder. Add date mixture. Bake at 350 degrees about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.