| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits, Vegetables, Eggs, Grains | Chocolate, Cakes, Fruits, Desserts | 16 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 8 | oz | Dates; Pitted, Chopped |
| 1 | ts | Baking Soda |
| 1 | c | ;Boiling Water |
| 1 3/4 | c | Flour; Unbleached, Sifted |
| 2 | tb | Cocoa; Baking |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | c | Shortening; Vegetable |
| 1 | c | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs; Large | |
| 6 | oz | Semisweet Chocolate Chips |
| 1/2 | c | Walnuts; Chopped |
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine dates, baking soda, and boiling water in a small bowl. Cool to room terperature. Sift together the flour, cocoa, and salt; set aside. Cream the shortening and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in date mixture. Then stir in dry ingredients. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan on rack. Cut into squares and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
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