1/3 c. mashed bananas (mash ripe bananas with fork)
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. water
3 c. unbleached white flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates

Beat together mashed bananas and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and water; beat.

Measure in flour, baking soda and baking powder and beat well. Stir in dates.

Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Spread batter evenly.

TOPPING:

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

Sprinkle topping over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean. Serves 8 to 10.