Date Topped Cake (untested)

This typewritten recipe is dated March 1974 and attributed to Lois Wiley.

Ingredients for cake:

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Ingredients for topping:

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• Melted butter (see instructions)

Instructions:

1. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and pour over date and let stand
2. In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix
3. Add dates, egg, nuts and butter and mix well
4. Transfer mixture to a greased and floured 8" square baking pan
5. In separate bowl, mix all topping ingredients with enough melted butter to hold the mixture together
6. Spread topping mixture over uncooked cake batter that is in the baking pan
7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes