Grama Todd'S Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dates
1 c. walnuts
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cut up dates and pour 1 cup boiling water and 1 teaspoon soda over dates.
Let stand for 15 minutes.
Mix together walnuts, eggs, sugar, butter, flour and baking powder.
Add date mixture and pour into 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with whipped cream topping.