1 1/2 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 c. hot strong coffee
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Let dates stand in hot coffee, with salt and butter until cool. Then add sugar, eggs and nuts. Add flour, soda and vanilla last. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 1/4 hours.