Chocolate Chip Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dates (chopped)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour (sifted)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1/2 cup nuts (any - chopped)
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

In a saucepan, bring first three ingredients to a second boil.
Remove from heat, stir well, cover& refrigerate until chilled (or overnight).
Cream together next six ingredients.
Blend in the cold date mixture.
Pour into a greased 13x9 cake pan.
Top with chocolate chips& nuts, then sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.