1/2 c. Butter, softened
1/3 c. Banana, mashed
3 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 1/4 c. Water
3 c. Flour
1 tsp. Soda
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 1/2 c. Dates, chopped

Beat together butter and banana.
Add eggs, vanilla and water, beat well.
Mix in flour, soda, and baking powder.
Fold in chopped dates.
Pour into greased 9″ x 13″ pan.
Scatter topping mixture over batter.
Bake 20-25 minutes at 350°F.

Topping:
1/3 c. Dates, chopped
1/3 c. Coconut
1/3 c. Walnuts or Pecans, chopped

Combine all topping ingredients.