Boil the dates or prunes in half cup water and simmer till all the water is absorbed but moist. Cool.
Beat together eggs and sugar till light and fluffy.
4)Stir in flour,baking powder, soda powder, Fruits,boiled dates / prunes, nuts and vanilla and stir well to combine.
Pour melted butter slowly and mix everything together.
Pour the cake mix into a greased baking pan (13`` X 9`` pan) and level the top.