2 c. dates, cut fine
2 c. boiling water
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Pour boiling water over dates. Add rest of ingredients. This makes a thin batter. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Makes 16 to 20 servings.

STERLING SAUCE:

1 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix brown sugar and cornstarch. Add boiling water and cook 2 minutes. Add butter, vinegar, and vanilla. For best results, cook in a double boiler and keep warm until serving time. Stir once in a while.