1/3 c. mashed ripe bananas 1/2 c. butter, softened 3 lg. eggs 1 1/4 c. water 1 1/2 c. chopped dates 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 3 c. unbleached white flour
Beat together mashed bananas and butter until creamy, add eggs, vanilla and water, beat. Measure in flour, baking soda and baking powder, beat well stir in dates. Spoon batter into oiled and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan and spread evenly.TOPPING: 1/3 c. chopped dates 1/3 c. chopped walnuts 1/3 c. flaked coconut
Combine these three and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean. Cool on rack 8 to 10 minutes.
