1/3 c. mashed bananas
1/2 c. butter
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. water
3 c. unbleached 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 mashed bananas and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and water. Beat and measure flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cup of dates. Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9x13 inch baking pan and spread evenly.

Combine topping and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.