2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten

Sift first 5 ingredients together. Cream rest of ingredients together and add sifted dry ingredients alternately with 1 cup buttermilk. Place all in 9 x 13 inch pan.

TOPPING:

1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg (fresh of better)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix all well. Sprinkle on top of batter. Place in refrigerator overnight. Bake next day at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until done.