From the kitchen of Kay Putano
Mix:
1 tsp baking soda
1 c boiling water
Pour over:
1 c chopped dates, not too fine
Let stand while you mix the rest.
Mix:
1 c sugar
1 Tbsp butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
Add:
1 tsp baking powder
1 3/4 c flour
Add:
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
date mixture
Bake @ 350 for 1 hour