1/3 c. mashed banana
1/2 c. softened butter
3 lg. eggs
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
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. flaked coconut

Beat together banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and water; beat. Measure in flour, baking soda and baking powder, beating well. Stir in dates (1 1/2 cups). Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9x13 pan. Spread batter evenly in pan.

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool on rack. Serves 8-10.