1/3 c. mashed banana
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda and powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
3-4 pkgs. Sweet 'N Low

TOPPING:

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

Beat together bananas and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and water; beat. Measure in flour and beat well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped dates. Spoon batter in oiled and floured 9x13 inch pan. Spread evenly in pan.

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