Put dates in a bowl. Pour boiling water over them. Let set for an hour. Brown butter. Add brown sugar, soda, water, and salt and vanilla and boil until it looks like taffy. Add remaining ingredients. Add the other ingredients. Bake at 325 for 30 to 40 minutes. Put layers of cake part ands auce in bowl and top with your favorite whipped topping.
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/amish-date-pudding/