New Haven Cake

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cut up dates
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 1/2 c. hot water
  • 1 stick oleo
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 3/4 c. flour, sifted
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour hot water over dates and soda; set aside to cool.
  2. 2
    Cream oleo and sugar.
  3. 3
    Add eggs and beat.
  4. 4
    Add flour and cocoa, sifted together, alternately with date mixture.
  5. 5
    Add vanilla and mix well.
  6. 6
    Pour into an 8 x 12-inch greased pan.
  7. 7
    Top with chocolate chips and nuts.
  8. 8
    Bake for 40 minutes in a 350° oven.
  9. 9
    Serves 12 or more.

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