1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
Butter, size of an egg
1 tsp. vanilla

PART II: DOUGH BATTER:

1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
Scant c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1 egg

Part 1: Sauce: Put all (4) ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, simmer a little, set aside.

Part II: Dough Batter: Mix all ingredients together and pour into 9x13 pan greased with butter. Pour the sauce over the dough. Bake 350 degrees, 30 minutes.