1 lb. dates, cut fine
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

Pour boiling water over dates and soda and cool.

1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. shortening
1 egg
1 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Bake 30 minutes in moderate oven. After baked put this on top:

1/2 lb. dates, cut fine
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. boiling water

Boil, cool and spread on baked pudding.