1 lb. dates, cut up

Pour 1 cup boiling water over dates. Let water soak a few minutes to soak up the water before adding the remaining ingredients.

Mix: 3 tbsp. buttermilk 1 c. plus 1 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. nuts

Add dates and mix with mixer. Bake in tube pan at 325 degrees for 50 to 70 minutes.