1 lb. dates (16 oz.)
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda in 1 tbsp. boiling water

Boil the first 3 ingredients until the water is gone. Mix remaining ingredients well. Put 1/2 of oatmeal mixture in greased cake pan, 9 x 13 inches. Put date mix on top and cover with remaining oatmeal. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.