Date Cake Recipe

Directions:

1. Put the dates into a small bowl.
2. Add the baking soda and pour the boiling water over top.
3. Cool.
4. Meanwhile, cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl.
5. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
6. Stir the flour, baking powder and salt together.
7. Add the flour mixture in 3 parts alternately with the date mixture in 2 parts beginning and ending with the flour.
8. Turn into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
9. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 40 to 50 minutes until an inserted wooden pick come out clean.
10. To make the topping, measure the butter, brown sugar and cream into a saucepan.
11. Heat and stir until it comes to a full rolling boil.
12. Remove from heat.
13. Add the coconut.
14. Spoon over the cake as soon as it is done.
15. Broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.