Chocolate Chip Date Cake
Ingredients
- 1 c dates cut fine
- 1 tsp baking soda to mix with dates
- 1 c hot water
- ¾ c shortening
- 1 c sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1½ c flour
- ¾ = tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 c chocolate chips
- ½ c brown sugar
- ½ c nuts
- ½ c shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine dates and 1 tsp baking soda and pour hot water over. Let sit.
- Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs.
- Add date mixture and mix smooth.
- Add flour, salt, and ¾ tsp baking soda.
- Place in 8“ x 12" pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips, brown sugar, nuts, and coconut.
- Bake at 325° for 35 min.
- Footnotes
- Serve with whipped cream.