Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake

Ingridients

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 cup boiling water

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup white sugar

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup water

1 egg, beaten

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup butter

3/4 teaspoon lemon zest

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.

In a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool.

Add flour, 1 cup sugar, mayonnaise, and remaining 1 teaspoon soda. Use medium speed of mixer, and beat until mixture is well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon sauce. Mix beaten egg and 1/4 cup water; place in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup sugar, butter or margarine, and lemon peel and juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over warm cake. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.