1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
Dash of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins, chopped
1/2 c. dates, chopped
1 c. nutmeats, walnuts are good, chopped
1 c. milk

Mix above ingredients to make batter. Place in oblong pan. Then dissolve 1 cup of brown sugar in 3/4 cup hot water and pour slowly, using tablespoon as you pour so batter does not separate. Bake in moderate oven, about 350 degrees, for 45 minutes. Turn upside down to serve -- very good warm with a bit of whipped topping.