Date Cake
["1 c. dates", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. boiling water", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/4 c. flour", "1 c. nuts", "1 egg", "1 large tsp. butter", "dash of salt"]
["Pour boiling water over dates and soda; let cool.", "Add the rest of ingredients.", "Pour in greased and floured pan and bake at 350\u00b0."]
["dates", "soda", "boiling water", "sugar", "vanilla", "flour", "nuts", "egg", "butter", "salt"]