Date Pudding (Cake) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 c. hot water
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts
1 c. chopped dates
Cool Whip (optional)

Preparation

Add soda to hot water and pour over dates.
Let stand until cool.
Blend sugar and eggs.
Add dates and other ingredients. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes in an 8 x 8-inch square pan.
Serve with Cool Whip, if desired.