Poka Date Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 1 1/4 cup of chopped dates with 1 cup of hot water. Cool.
2. 2
   Cream 1 cup of butter with 1 3/4 of white sugar.
3. 3
   Add 2 eggs and beat well.
4. 4
   Add 1 3/4 cups flour and 1 1/2 tsp of baking soda.
5. 5
   Stir in date mixture and tsp of vanilla.
6. 6
   Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
7. 7
   Spread in a greased 15 x 10 inch pan.
8. 8
   Top with 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1 1/2 of chopped nuts (optional).
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.