Leona Fuel'S Date Nut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dates, chopped
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
4 Tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 2/3 c. flour, sifted before measuring
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nutmeats, chopped

Preparation

Pour boiling water over chopped dates and baking soda; let cool.
Cream butter and sugar.
Add egg; mix well.
Add flour, salt and vanilla.
Mix well.
Add nuts and dates.
Mix well.
Pour into greased and floured baking pan.
Bake for 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.