1 pound of dates, remove stones.

BATTER.—1 cup of sugar, 3 tablespoonsful of butter, 2 eggs, 2 cups of flour, ½ cup of cold water, 1 spoonful of baking powder, alternate layers, steam 2 hours.

SAUCE.—1 cup of sugar, ½ cup butter creamed together, 2 teaspoonsful of flour, 1 cup of boiling water, boil till clear, flavor.

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