DATE OATMEAL CAKE

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Pour boiling water over rolled oats and mix well; cool slightly.

Add dates, walnuts, brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla.

In another bowl stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Pour the oatmeal mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 33 to 37 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
Source: Kenneth Guy, rec.food.recipes, 9/7/96