Chocolate Chip Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 Tbsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda.
Let cool. Cream shortening and sugar.
Add well beaten eggs. Combine with date mixture and beat well.
Add flour, salt and soda.
Beat well and pour into oiled Bundt pan.
Top with chocolate chips and nuts. Bake 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.