Chocolate Chip Date Cake

Name: Chocolate Chip Date Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. chopped dates; 1 c. hot water; 1 tsp. soda; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening; 2 eggs; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. cocoa; 1 3/4 c. sifted flour; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips; 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. soda
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. cocoa
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Directions

1

Combine dates, water and soda.
2

Let stand.
3

Cream sugar and shortening.
4

Add eggs, salt, cocoa and flour.
5

Add dates mixture alternately with the dry ingredients.
6

Add 1/2 package chocolate chips and pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and the chopped walnuts. Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes.
7

Serves 12.