Amish Date Cake Recipe

Amish Date Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water with 1 tsp baking soda
• Pour over dates, Let cool.
• Cream 1/2 cup shortening
• Add 1 cup sugar with 2 beaten eggs
• Add 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp baking soda
• Pour into a 9x13 pan.
• Put on top:
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup nuts

 INSTRUCTIONS
 
Instructions say Don't overbake, No temperature included. I would try 350 for 35 minutes.