CAKE:

1/2 c. softened butter
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. water
3 c. white flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates

TOPPING:

1/3 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. flaked coconut

Beat together banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and water. Beat. Measure in flour, soda, and powder. Beat well. Stir in dates. Spoon batter into an oil and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Spread batter evenly.

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool and serve.