Let sit:
2 C chopped dates
2 1/2 c boiling water
2 t soda

Cream together:
1/2 c butter
1/3 c oil
3/4 c honey (replaces 2 c sugar)
4 eggs
4 t cocoa

Add: 3 c pastry flour & date mixture

Spread in large greased 9 x 13 pan.

Sprinkle over top:
1/2 c each brown sugar, choc. chips, nuts.

Bake 45 min at 375.