1/3 c. mashed bananas
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. water
3 c. unbleached white flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chopped dates

TOPPING:

1/3 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. flaked coconut

Beat together banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and water; beat. Measure in flour, baking soda, and baking powder and beat well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped dates. Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread evenly.

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Serves 8 to 10.