Frank'S Favorite Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. or 1 c. dates, cut up
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Pour water over dates.
Set aside; let cool.
Combine shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla.
Add cooled date mix.
Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Pour into buttered 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.
Best with Brown Sugar Icing.