Date Nut Loaf Cake Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a saucepan over medium heat bring dates and water to a boil. Stir in 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until melted. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Place date mixture into a large bowl. Blend in flour eggs and vanilla. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Serve slices with Warm Sauce.

To make Warm Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat combine 1/4 cup butter with cream and brown sugar. Heat stirring constantly until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved.