Chocolate Chip Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. chopped dates
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 stick margarine
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
6 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix dates, boiling water and soda.
Cool.
Cream margarine and sugar.
Add beaten eggs.
Add cooled date mix.
Add sifted dry ingredients and blend well.
Place in greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, sugar and nuts, which have been mixed together.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes until done.