CAKE:

1/3 c. mashed ripe bananas
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates or raisins

TOPPING:

1/3 c. chopped dates or raisins
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. coconut flakes

Beat banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and water; beat. Measure in flour, soda and baking powder and beat well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups dates or raisins. Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9"x13" baking pan. Spread batter evenly in pan. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted in cake comes out clean.