DATE CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

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This is a childhood favorite that my mom made often. It's quite easy to put together and requires no frosting! Enjoy!

Provided by Heart N Soul

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup boiling water
1 cup dates, cut up
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place dates and baking soda in bowl. Pour boiling water over them, mix and cool down, then add vanilla. Set aside.
  • Blend flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
  • Alternately add the date mixture and the flour mixture to the shortening, sugar and egg mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 9X13 pan.
  • Sprinkle top with chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

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