Instructions: Preheat Oven to 325 Degrees F.
Generously grease and flour empty soup cans or spray well with Bakers Joy.

Set aside.

Place dates in a medium, heat-proof bowl. Combine baking soda and boiling water and pour over dates. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes.

In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg on high speed until pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Add sugar and continue beating for 1 minute. Add cooled date mixture. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to date-egg mixture and beat until well-incorporated. Stir in pecans or black walnuts by hand. Divide dough among the 6 prepared cans, filling them half full. Place cans in a preheated 325 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until cakes test done. Remove from oven and cool in cans on wire rack.

* Dromedary puts out an 8 oz box of chopped dates. They are coated with sugar, so use MORE dates and less sugar if using these.

** A neat trick would be to use 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup orange juice for extra flavor!

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