1/3 c. mashed banana, mash ripe banana with fork 1/2 c. margarine, softened 3 lg. eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. water 3 c. unbleached white flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 c. chopped dates --TOPPING-- 1/3 c. chopped dates 1/3 c. chopped walnuts 1/3 c. flaked coconut Beat together mashed banana and margarine until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and water; beat. Measure in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat well. Stir 1 1/2 cups chopped dates. Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Spread batter evenly in pan. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serves 10.
