Date Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Sift flour and baking powder together.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar.
4. 4
   Put dates in a large mixing bowl and stir baking soda into them.
5. 5
   Pour 2 cups boiling water over dates.
6. 6
   Add butter and sugar mixture and stir well.
7. 7
   Add egg yolks and stir.
8. 8
   Coat nuts with some of the flour and then add them to the mixture.
9. 9
   Add the flour and spices and mix well.
10. 10
    Last add the egg whites and stir.
11. 11
    (Note: you do not have to beat the egg whites to a stiff peak before adding; just beat them until blended).
12. 12
    Bake in a greased loaf or tube pan (angel food pan) for 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
13. 13
    If you use a standard loaf pan, this will make two loaves.