¾ teaspoon Arm & Hammer or Cow Brand Baking Soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, or other shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup dates, very finely cut
1 cup nutmeats, coarsely chopped
1. Sift, then measure the flour. Sift three times with baking soda and salt. All-purpose flour is used to prevent settling of dates to the bottom of the cake.
2. Cream the butter until light and lemon colored. Add sugar gradually, beating after each addition.