Date And Nut Cake
["1 lb. dates, chopped", "1 heaping qt. pecans (whole)", "1/2 lb. butter, melted", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 c. sugar", "4 eggs, separated", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together.", "Pour over nuts and dates.", "Mix.", "Melt butter. Cool. Beat egg yolks and mix with butter.", "Pour over flour and nut mixture.", "Mix well. Beat egg whites. Fold in mixture gently.", "Pour in tube pan (sprayed with Pam).", "Bake 55 minutes at 325\u00b0."]
["dates", "pecans", "butter", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla"]