Self-Iced Cake

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dates or raisins, chopped
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 9 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c. walnuts or pecans, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine dates, water and soda; let stand until cool.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  3. 3
    Add eggs and beat well.
  4. 4
    Slowly add flour, salt and cream of tartar.
  5. 5
    Stir until well blended.
  6. 6
    Add date mixture; mix well.
  7. 7
    Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over top of cake.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Cool.

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