2 (6 1/2 oz.) pkgs. dates or raisins
1 qt. chopped nuts
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 lb. butter

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Sift flour, and powder together. Add to above mixture. Add dates and nuts and mix thoroughly. This mixture is very stiff. Bake in angel food cake pan at 275 degrees until golden brown and well done. Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.