1 c. dates, chopped
1 1/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking powder

Soak dates in hot water. Mix the next seven ingredients. Add date mixture and beat with a fork. Put batter in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.

Gently pat the following mixture over batter: 1/2 c. nuts, chopped 1 c. Hershey chocolate minibits

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.