Chocolate Chip Cake

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. hot water
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Add 1 teaspoon baking soda to dates and cover with hot water. Cool.
  2. 2
    Cream sugar and shortening until light.
  3. 3
    Add eggs.
  4. 4
    Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with vanilla and date mixture. Stir until smooth after each addition.
  5. 5
    Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle chips and nuts on top of cake.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cool and cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and cherries.

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