Grama Todd'S Date Cake
["1 lb. dates", "1 c. walnuts", "2 eggs", "1 c. sugar", "3 Tbsp. butter", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder"]
["Cut up dates and pour 1 cup boiling water and 1 teaspoon soda over dates.", "Let stand for 15 minutes.", "Mix together walnuts, eggs, sugar, butter, flour and baking powder.", "Add date mixture and pour into 9 x 13-inch pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with whipped cream topping."]
["dates", "walnuts", "eggs", "sugar", "butter", "flour", "baking powder"]