Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. cold water
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Add water to dates and let stand.
Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and mix well.
Add dates, water and chopped nuts.
Add dry ingredients and vanilla.
Mix well.
Bake in 2 (8-inch) round greased and floured pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes. This was \"the birthday cake.\"