Date Tea Cake
["1 c. butter", "1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. sifted flour", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. diced dates or whole dates, cut up", "powdered sugar"]
["Cut off and discard a one-inch slice from the top of fruit. Pencil a zigzag guideline around top of fruit.", "With a sharp knife, cut around fruit, following the line to form a zigzag edge. Using a spoon, scoop out pulp.", "Fill \"cup\" with any type of salad or dessert, such as orange mousse."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "dates", "powdered sugar"]