Canadian Rum Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Chop dates and walnuts.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Cream butter and sugar until well blended.
4. 4
   Fold dates and walnuts into butter mixture. Add baking soda to boiling water and pour over batter.
5. 5
   Add eggs and stir in the flour and salt.
6. 6
   Cream until smooth.
7. 7
   Add rum or rum flavoring and blend well.
8. 8
   Pour into greased, 10-inch Bundt pan.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated 300° oven for 1 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, invert onto serving plate.
11. 11
    Drizzle with fondant icing if desired.