New Haven Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cut up dates
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 stick oleo
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 3/4 c. flour, sifted
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Pour hot water over dates and soda; set aside to cool.
Cream oleo and sugar.
Add eggs and beat.
Add flour and cocoa, sifted together, alternately with date mixture.
Add vanilla and mix well.
Pour into an 8 x 12-inch greased pan.
Top with chocolate chips and nuts.
Bake for 40 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.
Serves 12 or more.