Date Puff - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
1 c. chopped dates
3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates.
Sift dry ingredients into date mixture.
Add beaten egg and all other ingredients.
Bake 1 1/4 hours at 250\u00b0 in 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
Top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Serves 6 to 9.