Chocolate Date Cake

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together dates, hot water and soda.
  2. 2
    Let cool.
  3. 3
    Cream sugar, shortening, salt and vanilla and add date mixture.
  4. 4
    Mix in dry ingredients and then the egg.
  5. 5
    Place in greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
  6. 6
    Top with the chocolate pieces and chopped nuts.
  7. 7
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350°.

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