Ingredients

1/2

cup white vanilla baking chips

1/2

cup chopped nuts

2

tablespoons packed brown sugar

2/3

cup hot water

1/2

cup cut-up dates

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

1

cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1/4

cup granulated sugar

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

cup white vanilla baking chips

1/3

cup vegetable oil

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

1

egg

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients until well blended; set aside.

In medium bowl, pour hot water over dates; stir in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir all remaining cake ingredients into date mixture until well blended. Pour into ungreased 8-inch square pan. Sprinkle with topping.

Bake about 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.