Preparation:
Pour boiling water over dates. Stir in soda and let stand. Mix together sugar, honey, mayonnaise and vanilla in large bowl. Add warm date mixture. Sift in dry ingredients all at once. Beat well. Add nuts and stir. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Topping: Mix all ingredients together and spread over hot cake. |