1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. flour
1 c. nutmeats, cut in pieces

Add soda to dates, pour boiling water over and allow to stand 1 hour. Cream butter, add sugar, eggs, flour, dates and nutmeats. Spread in buttered pan (8 inch square) 3/4 inch thick and bake 40 minutes in slow oven (325 degrees). Cut in squares, serve with whipped cream. Serves 8.