| 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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