Cake

• Pour 1 c. boiling water over 1 t. baking soda, 1 lb. dates. Let stand.
• Cream together 1 c. brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 c. butter, 1 T. vanilla.
• Measure 1 1/2 . flour, 1/2 t. baking powder, 1/2 t. salt, 1/2+ c. chopped walnuts.
• Add all to date mixture.
• Bake 35 minutes in 9 x 12 inch baking pan at 350 degrees.

Frosting

• Mix together 10 T. (1/2 c. + 2 T.) brown sugar, 12 T. (3/4 c.) canned milk, 4 T. butter in saucepan. Boil 3 minutes.
• Frost while cake is hot; top with coconut.

• Myrtle Keays