INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. (1-1/2 c.) chopped pitted dates
¾ c. boiling water
½ c. shortening or oil
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1-1/3 c. sugar
1-1/3 c. flour
1 t. cocoa
1 t. baking soda
¼ t. salt
¾ c. chopped nuts
½ c. confectioner sugar
DIRECTIONS:
Mix dates and boiling water in small bowl. Let cool. Mix shortening/oil, eggs and vanilla until light and flurry. Mix sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add to batter alternately with date mush. Spoon into greased 9”x13” baking pan. Sprinkle nuts over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Put confectioner’s sugar in colander and sift over cake. Cut in squares.