Chocolate Chip Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda; stir and allow to cool. Cream shortening with 1 cup sugar. Add eggs and date mixture. Sift flour and salt; mix well with other ingredients. Pour into a well-greased 8 x 12-inch pan and sprinkle the chocolate chips, nuts and 1/2 cup sugar over the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350\u00b0.