Instructions: Add baking soda to dates; pour boiling water over mixture. Beat eggs; add sugar and melted shortening. Combine this mixture with hot dates. Add flour, salt and baking powder that have been sifted together. Fold chopped nuts into mixture. Pour in a greased baking dish and bake 40-45 minutes at 325 degrees. Cut into small cubes after cool and serve with whipped cream and bananas.

Serves 6 to 8.

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