1 lb. seeded dates
1 lb. (3 c.) pecan or walnut halves
1 c. flour
2 rounded tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt (can be omitted for diets)
1 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs, beaten separately
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat until light, yolks of eggs and sugar; sift flour, baking powder, salt. Add to first mixture with vanilla, dates and nuts. When well blended, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites gently until well mixed. Bake in 10-inch well-greased tube pan at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Can be divided and baked in loaf pans. Recipe is over 100 years old. A special cake for the holidays or any time. Cool cake. Slice thin slices with sharp knife.