1 c. pitted dates, cut up
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. cocoa

Mix the above ingredients together and pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix together the following ingredients for the topping and sprinkle over the cake mixture:

1/2 c. sugar
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. coconut

Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.