My Husband'S Mother'S Date Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix dates, soda and water; let stand.
Mix well butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.
Add flour and nuts.
Add date mixture and pour into well-greased or wax paper and greased loaf pan.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Serve with Cool Whip or whipped cream.