Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. soda
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Pour hot water over dates with baking soda in pan.
Let sit for 15 minutes.
Add to dry ingredients.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes in 5 x 7-inch pan.