Date Cocoa Cake

Directions

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   Mix dates, soda and water and let stand.
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   (I usually use Date Crystals which are dried,
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   chopped dates, not so difficult to handle.) Sift together flour, cocoa and salt.
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   Cream remaining ingredients.
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   Add dry
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   ingredients
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   to
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   creamed
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   mixture alternately with liquid.
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    Mix well.
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    Spread in 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle top with 1/2 cup chopped
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    nuts
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    and
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    1/2 cup chocolate chips (1/2 of 6 ounce package).
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    Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or longer until tester comes out clean.