1 cup sugar

1 egg

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups cake flour

1 cup chopped dates

1 cup walnuts

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup boiling water

Soak dates in ¼ cup of the boiling water.  Combine all ingredients and bake at 325° in a loaf pan until done.