Date 'N Nut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cover chopped dates with 1 cup boiling water.
2. 2
   Let stand 1 hour.
3. 3
   Stir 3 times.
4. 4
   In large bowl, mix sugar, shortening, egg yolks, nuts and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add date mixture and stir well.
6. 6
   Add flour, soda, baking powder and salt; mix well.
7. 7
   Add beaten egg whites and fold in lightly.
8. 8
   Pour batter into angel food cake pan, well-greased and floured.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Let stand in cake pan for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Turn out and finish cooling.