1/2 lb. dates, pitted
1 c. boiling water
1 level tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. butter
1 egg
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Combine dates, boiling water, and soda; let stand. Combine sugar, butter and egg, beat well. Add flour and baking powder, beating well. Add nuts and date mixture. Combine thoroughly. Bake in 350 degree oven.

SAUCE:

1/2 lbs. dates
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. walnut meats, chopped
2/3 c. boiling water

Combine and pour over the baked pudding as soon as it comes from the oven. Forget the calories. Cool and serve with whipped cream.