Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 2/3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix all ingredients.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes.
Can be frosted with powdered sugar icing or your favorite icing.