Self-Frosting Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. shortening
2 beaten eggs
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix and sprinkle over cake.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.