3 c. sugar
1 c. butter
4 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. mashed bananas
1 c. chopped dates or raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt

Cream sugar, butter, eggs, buttermilk, soda, bananas, half of flour, dates, nuts and remaining flour. Bake at 350 degrees. Glaze top with powdered sugar icing and sprinkle with nuts. Yield 2 large loaves or 4 small ones.