1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

Sprinkle dates with soda and pour the boiling water over the dates and let stand until ready to use.

Meanwhile mix: 1 c. mayonnaise 3 tbsp. cocoa 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. sifted flour

Pour in the above ingredients and mix until smooth. Add nuts and vanilla. Bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees, 55 minutes for loaf or 35 minutes for a layer cake.

Frost if desired....then eat and get fat!