My Family's Favorite Date Nut Pudding

Why I Love This Recipe
I make this dessert every Christmas because my husband and in-laws beg for it. It is perfect!
Ingredients You'll Need
1c. Flour
1c. Granulated Sugar
1/2tsp. Salt
2tsp. Baking Powder
1c. Chopped Dates
1c. Nuts
1/2c. Milk
2c. Water
1c. Brown Sugar
2Tbl. Butter
Directions
Combine flour, granulated sugar, salt and baking powder and set aside.
If dates are dry, cover with boiling water and soak for 5mins, then drain excess water off.
Add dates, nuts and milk to the flour mixture making a batter.
Spread batter into bottom of 9x13 pan.
Bring to boil water, brown sugar and butter.
Pour mixture over batter slowly.
Bake 25 mins. at 350 degrees
Serve warm with cool whip or vanilla ice cream.