Chocolate Chip, Date Nut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 oz. pkg. chopped dates
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. liquid shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
2 heaping Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. chopped nuts
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Pour hot water over dates and cool.
Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Add vanilla and dates.
Sift flour, salt and cocoa and add.
Mix well, pour into 9 x 13-inch greased pan.
Sprinkle nuts, chocolate chips, 1/4 cup sugar over batter.
Bake 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.