2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 c. Crisco
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. dates, quartered
4 c. flour
1 c. walnuts, chopped
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine water, baking soda and salt. Pour over dates. Let cool. Combine sugar, Crisco and eggs; beat well. Add vanilla. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time. Fold in dates and nuts. Fill 6, well greased, #2 vegetable cans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.