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

Beat together mashed bananas and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and water. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and stir in 1 1/2 cups of chopped dates. Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9x13 inch dish. Spread batter evenly in pans. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Serves 8 to 10.