3 c Dates, cut up
1 1/2 c Shortening
3 c Boiling water
6 Eggs
3 ts Baking soda
3 tb Cocoa
4 c Sugar
4 1/2 c Flour
1 c Chopped nuts
2 c Chocolate bits
Mix dates and water and allow to cool. Combine 3c sugar, shortening, eggs, cocoa and flour. Add baking soda to date mixture and combine. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans and sprinkle with topping of 1c sugar, nuts and chocolate bits. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Slice and serve hot. Garnish with whipped cream. Mrs. Henry D. Chaplin