Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 c boiling water
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 1 1/4 c flour
- 1 c dates
- 6 oz chocolate chips
- 1/2 c shortening
- 1/2 c nuts (chopped)
- 3 tb flour
- 1 ts baking soda
- 3/4 ts baking powder
- 1/4 ts salt
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 9x13-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 ----
