Butterscotch Date Pudding

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Batter:
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 chopped nuts Mix first 3 ingredients in bottom of baking pan.

Combine all remaining ingredients to make batter. Pour on top of syrup mixture in pan (do not stir). Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve hot with whipped cream.