• 1 c dates
• 1 c boiling water
• 50 g butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 c sifted flour
• 1/2 tsp salt

Soak dates and soda in boiling water. Cream the butter and sugar and add the egg. Beat and add vanilla. Sift in the dry ingredients mix well and then add the walnuts. Bake in an 8" tin for 35 mins in a moderate oven.

Topping

• 2/3 c brown sugar
• 2/3 c coconut
• 1/2 c walnuts
• 50 g butter
• 4 tbsp of milk or cream

Spread over the cake when cooked and grill for 5-7 mins until brown and bubbly.