Chocolate Chip Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 c. dates, cut in small pieces
    1 1/2 c. boiling water
    1 tsp. soda
    1/2 c. shortening
    1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 1/2 c. flour
    1/4 tsp. salt
    3/4 tsp. soda
    6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
    1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
Preparation
    Pour water over dates and add 1 teaspoon soda.
    Let cool. Cream together shortening, 1 cup sugar and eggs.
    Add date mixture and mix well.
    Add flour, salt and 3/4 teaspoon soda.
    Mix well and put batter in 9 x 13-inch cake pan.
    Top with chocolate chips, 1/2 cup sugar and nuts.
    Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.

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