Date Bread

1 package dates (8 oz.) chopped 1-½ cup boiling water — pour over cut-up dates 6 Tbsp. butter — add and mix well 2. Mix 2 eggs (beaten) and ½ cup brown sugar. Add to date mixture 3. Sift together: 2-¾ cups flour 2-½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground mace ¼ tsp. nutmeg Add to date mixture 4. Add 2 tsp. vanilla and ½ cup nuts. Add butter flavoring (amount is not specified in recipe)