Cocoa Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dates, cut
1 tsp soda
1 c. hot water
2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa
2 eggs
1 2/3 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening, add sugar, eggs, flour and cocoa. Then add date mixture. Pour in greased pan. Sprinkle 1/2 c. sugar, chocolate chips and nutmeats on top. Bake 350 for 30 minutes.