1 c Dates; chopped
1 c Sugar
1 ts Baking soda
1 1/4 c Flour
3 tb Flour
1 1/2 c Boiling water
3/4 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Shortening
1/4 ts Salt
2 Eggs; well beaten
—–topping—– 6 oz Chocolate chips
1/2 c Chopped nuts
1/2 c Sugar
I first tasted this cake 28 years ago at a Family Reunion, and have enjoyed it many times since. Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda; mix and let cool. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; add beaten eggs and mix well. Add cooled date mixture and blend together. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together, and add to date mixture. Mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 9×13-inch pan. Over top of cake batter add evenly: chocolate chips, sugar and nuts. Bake at 350` for 30-35 minutes. Contributed by Helen Jolly. Formatted by Olivia Liebermann —–