1 c. boiling coffee
1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
Pinch of salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Let coffee and soda stand on dates while mixing all remaining ingredients. Blend in date mixture well. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.