Instructions

  1. In a saucepan combine 1 cup brown sugar, water, and bring to a boil, cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and add butter.
  3. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, 1/2 cup sugar.
  4. Stir in milk until smooth.
  5. Add dates and walnuts.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°.
  7. Pour syrup into a 8 or 9-inch baking pan; add batter and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with whipped cream.