Patty Kuchenski Recipe Collection
Chocolate Date Cake - Rose's

1 c. dates, chopped
1 t. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 t. salt
1 T. cocoa
1 1/4 c. flour (plus 2 T. flour)
1 package of chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts

In a bowl combine dates, soda, and boiling water. Let cool. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, salt, cocoa, and flour. Mix together and add dates, liquid first then flour. Put in a greased 8X12 inch pan. On top spread chocolate chips and nuts. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes.

Recipe Contributed by Rose Kuchenski