Best Ever Date Pudding

1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
¾ cup milk
1 cup diced dates
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. butter

Combine first 7 ingredients in bowl, mixing well. Pour into buttered 8 inch square baking pan.

Combine brown sugar, butter and 2 cups boiling water. Pour over date mixture.