Date Nut Dessert

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Mix brown sugar and warm water in saucepan.
3. 3
   Bring to boil and pour in 8 x 5 x 4-inch loaf pan. With fork, blend butter and brown sugar; add milk, flour and baking powder.
4. 4
   Blend thoroughly; add dates and nuts.
5. 5
   Mix to form soft, slightly sticky dough.
6. 6
   Do not roll and do not stir once it is mixed.
7. 7
   Remove from bowl and drop into pan atop brown sugar syrup.
8. 8
   Bake 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.