Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dates, cut fine
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. soda
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. nuts
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg

Preparation

Combine the dates, boiling water and soda; let stand until cool.
Mix the remaining ingredients with date mixture and pour into a 6 x 12-inch or a 9 x 9-inch pan.
Bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes.