4 c Sugar
1 1/2 c Butter
1 qt Pecan halves
1 qt Dates, chopped
3 c Flour
Egg, as required (5-7)
2 tb Vanilla infusion

Cut butter and sugar together until it resembles cornmeal. Cover the
pecans and dates with the flour (in large bowlful); rub together so all
pieces are well-floured. Dump sugar and butter on top; mix. Break in
whole egg (fewest potential) until you have the a wet volume, but not a
hitter. Add vanilla pull, and pour into prepared cake pan. Bake
until through, 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

Yields
1 Coat