Date Cake
["1 pkg. dates, cut fine", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. hot water", "1/2 c. margarine", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. walnuts", "1 egg", "1 1/2 c. flour"]
["Sprinkle dates with baking soda and cover with hot water.", "Let stand until cool.", "Cream margarine, sugar and egg.", "Add dry ingredients, nuts and dates.", "Pour into lightly greased 8 x 8-inch pan and bake at 350\u00b0 for at least 45 minutes."]
["dates", "baking soda", "water", "margarine", "sugar", "salt", "walnuts", "egg", "flour"]