Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 egg yolk
3 tsp. vanilla
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dates

Place butter, sugar, milk and egg yolks in a heavy pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla, coconut and dates, mix well. Cool slightly and spread on top of warm cake.