Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 4 c sugar
- 3 c boiling water
- 4 1/2 c flour
- 2 c chocolate bits
- 3 c dates
- 1 1/2 c shortening
- 1 c nuts (chopped)
- 3 tb cocoa
- 3 ts baking soda
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
