1. Put the dates into a small bowl. 2. Add the baking soda and pour the boiling water over top. 3. Cool. 4. Meanwhile, cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl. 5. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. 6. Stir the flour, baking powder and salt together. 7. Add the flour mixture in 3 parts alternately with the date mixture in 2 parts beginning and ending with the flour. 8. Turn into a greased 9" x 13" pan. 9. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 40 to 50 minutes until an inserted wooden pick come out clean. 10. To make the topping, measure the butter, brown sugar and cream into a saucepan. 11. Heat and stir until it comes to a full rolling boil. 12. Remove from heat. 13. Add the coconut. 14. Spoon over the cake as soon as it is done. 15. Broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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