Chocolate Chip Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. soda
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. cocoa
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Combine dates, water and soda.
Let stand.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs, salt, cocoa and flour.
Add dates mixture alternately with the dry ingredients.
Add 1/2 package chocolate chips and pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and the chopped walnuts. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes.
Serves 12.