1/3 c. mashed banana
1/2 c. soft butter
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. water
3 c. white flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates

TOPPING:

1/3 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. coconut

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. Spoon batter into oiled and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread evenly.

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over raw batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Serves 8 to 10.