Date, Nut & Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped dates
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. cold water
1 c. hot water
1/2 c. margarine
2 c. sugar
2 large eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips

Preparation

Soak first four ingredients together in a small bowl (preferably over night). Then mix together margarine, sugar, & eggs in a large bowl. Blend into margarine mixture: 3 c. flour - alternate with date mixture, salt, nuts, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Place mixture into greased & floured loaf pans. Makes 2 large or 3 small loaves. Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 60-70 minutes.