3 c. sugar
3 c. flour
3 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter
4 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 c. chopped dates

SAUCE:

4 c. brown sugar
4 c. water
3 tbsp. butter

Boil 5 minutes. Pour sauce in large flat 12x17 pan (or two 9x13 pans). Pour batter on top of sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.