1 lb. dates, cut up
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. hot water
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. walnuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Add dates and baking powder to hot water and soak until cooled. Add rest of ingredients. Bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees.