Chocolate Chip Nut Cake

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dates, chopped
  • 1 1/4 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 3/4 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix first 3 ingredients and set aside to cool.
  2. 2
    Cream sugar and shortening.
  3. 3
    Add eggs.
  4. 4
    Sift together dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    To creamed mixture, add dates (liquid and all) and dry ingredients. Beat until well mixed.
  6. 6
    Add vanilla and beat.
  7. 7
    Pour into a cookie sheet with sides greased and floured.
  8. 8
    Mix together chocolate chips, 3/4 cup sugar and chopped nuts.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle over top of cake. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.

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