Date Pudding Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. dates, chopped
1/2 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Pour boiling water with soda over dates.
Let stand awhile. Cream sugar and shortening.
Add egg; beat well, then add salt, date mixture, dry ingredients and nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 45 minutes.
Serve warm with whipped cream.