Date-Nut-Filled Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour two 9 x 1 1/2-inch around layer pans.
3. 3
   Prepare, bake and cool cake as directed.
4. 4
   For filling and frosting, put dates, water, butter and sugar into a heavy saucepan.
5. 5
   Cook stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens (about 8 minutes).
6. 6
   Remove from heat and add pecans.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Spread between cooled layers and on sides, top of cake.
9. 9
   Chill.