 DATE NUT DREAM CAKE1 package Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow cake mix 1 (4-serving size) package coconut cream instant pudding and pie filling 1/2 cup firm margarine or butter 1 egg, slightly beaten FOR THE FILLING:1/2 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 (8 ounces) package pitted dates, chopped 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Mix cake mix (dry), pudding and pie filling (dry), margarine and 1 egg until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes. Mix flour, brown sugar, water, vanilla, salt and 2 eggs until smooth. Stir in dates and walnuts. Spread over baked layer. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 16 servings From: Recipelink.com Source: Recipe booklet: Contest Winners, Betty Crocker Creative Recipes, No. 66, February 1992 Dear Carolyn, Here is a recipe to try. Even though the name is Date Nut Cream Cake it has a base and crumbly topping like the bars. If you (or anyone else) try it, please let us know! Happy Baking! Betsy
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