Uncle John always asked for this cake for his birthday. Grandma Haines would always make this to bring camping because it stays nice and moist for several days,
Serves 8
Preheat oven to 350º
1 cup dates
1 ¼ cups boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon cocoa
Topping:
¼ cup sugar
1 small package chocolate chips
½ cup walnuts
Combine dates, boiling water, and baking soda in a small bowl. In a mixer, cream together shortening, sugar, then 2 eggs. Add date/water/soda mixture. Sift together flour, salt, and cocoa. Add to mixer and stir to combine.
Pour cake into greased 9 x 13 pan. Combine topping ingredients (sugar, chocolate chips, walnuts) into a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over cake.
Bake 40 minutes.
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