Working Mother'S Cake

12 ingredients
23 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 3/4 c. cake flour
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 pkg. (1 c.) chocolate bits
  • 1 c. walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine
  2. 2
    dates and boiling water.
  3. 3
    Cool.
  4. 4
    Stir shortening
  5. 5
    to soften,
  6. 6
    gradually
  7. 7
    add
  8. 8
    sugar.
  9. 9
    Cream
  10. 10
    until fluffy. Blend
  11. 11
    in vanilla.
  12. 12
    Add
  13. 13
    2
  14. 14
    eggs,
  15. 15
    one at a time.
  16. 16
    Beat well. Sift
  17. 17
    together the
  18. 18
    cake flour, cocoa, soda and salt.
  19. 19
    Add to creamed mixture, alternating with date mixture.
  20. 20
    Spread in 9 x 13-inch pan (greased and floured).
  21. 21
    Sprinkle top with bits and walnuts.
  22. 22
    Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.
  23. 23
    Cool in pan.

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