Ingredients
1/2C granulated sugar
3T butter
1 1/2C sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2t baking powder
1/2t ground cinnamon
1/8t salt
3/4C milk
1C pitted chopped dates
1/2C chopped walnuts
2t vanilla
1/2t grated orange rind
2C boiling water
1c brown sugar
Preparation
Mix granulated sugar and 1T of butter. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Blend in with sugar mixture alternately with milk. Stir in dates, walnuts, vanilla and orange rind. Pour into buttered dish. Combine boiling water, brown sugar and 2T remaining butter in a sauce pan; heat to bubbling stage; pour over batter; bake at 350 for 45 minutes and or until top is firm.
