Date Pudding
["1 c. chopped dates", "1 tsp. soda", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1 c. boiling water", "1 egg", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 pt. whipped cream"]
["Pour 1 cup boiling water over dates, soda and butter.", "Let stand until cool.", "Add egg, flour, sugar, chopped nuts and vanilla.", "Mix well.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes in a greased and floured 12 x 7-inch pan."]
["dates", "soda", "butter", "boiling water", "egg", "flour", "sugar", "nuts", "vanilla", "whipped cream"]