Picnic Cake(Very Rich) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. chopped dates
1 c. water
3/4 c. oleo
1 c. sugar
6 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix dates in hot water.
Set aside.
Cream oleo and sugar. Add eggs; beat until fluffy.
Sift flour, salt and soda.
Add alternately with date mixture to egg mixture.
Mix well each time. Stir in vanilla and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Spread in greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Top with remaining chips and nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.