1/2 c. diced dates
1/8 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. water
3/4 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 lb. pkg. orange slices

Bring first 4 ingredients to boil and set aside. Cream together next 8 ingredients. Spread 1/8 mixture in pan, then spread date mixture over top. Slice orange slices and place on top of date mix. Drop rest of flour mixture on top of date mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.