1/2 c. mashed bananas
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates

TOPPING:

1/3 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. walnuts
1/3 c. coconut

Beat together mashed banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and water. Beat. Measure in flour, soda, and baking powder; beat well. Stir in dates. Bake in oiled 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread evenly in pan.

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serves 8-10.