1/3 c. mashed bananas
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 lg. eggs
1 1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. unbleached flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates

Beat together banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and water; beat. Add in flour, baking soda and baking powder; beat well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of dates. Spoon batter into an oiled and floured pan 9 x 13 inch. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

You can put a topping on this.

1/3 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. coconut

Mix together and sprinkle on top.