Chocolate Chip Date Cake

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. soda (baking)
  • 1 pkg. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. nut meats
  • 1/2 c. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour boiling water over dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda; let cool.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  3. 3
    Add beaten eggs, then add cooled mixture.
  4. 4
    Sift together the flour and 1/4 teaspoon soda; add to creamed mixture.
  5. 5
    Mix well.
  6. 6
    Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan that has been greased and floured.
  7. 7
    Mix the last 3 ingredients; spread on top of cake.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.

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