8 oz. pkg. chopped dates
1 pkg. lemon cake mix
1 c. sour cream
1/3 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. water
3 eggs
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. butter, melted

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (8 x 4 inch or 9 x 5 inch) loaf pans. Finely chop dates, set aside.

In large bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, 1/3 cup butter, water and eggs at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at highest speed. Stir in dates. Pour evenly into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan; then remove. Cool completely. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush tops of cakes with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mix. 16 servings.