Date Nut Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. chopped dried dates
1 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts
1 large container Cool Whip

Preparation

Add soda to dates.
Pour boiling water over mixture.
Beat eggs; add 1 cup sugar and melted shortening.
Combine this mixture with hot dates.
Add flour, salt and baking powder.
Fold chopped nuts into mixture.
Pour in greased cake pan.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes
at 325\u00b0.
Cut in 1-inch squares.
Put layer in bowl, then top with Cool Whip, then more squares, etc.