1 c. white sugar
1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1 c. dates, chopped
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. butter

Mix first 5 ingredients together and put in pan. Then add water, brown sugar and butter and pour over above batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.