Blind Date Cake

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dates, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 c. chocolate chips or 1/2 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts or 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar or 1/2 c. brown sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine dates and boiling water and cool.
  2. 2
    Add 1 teaspoon soda. Cream shortening and sugar.
  3. 3
    Add vanilla and eggs.
  4. 4
    Combine dates with shortening and add sifted dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Pour into greased and floured oblong pan (9 x 13-inch) and top with one of the following:

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