Party Datecakes, desserts 3 cup dates, cut up 1 1/2 cup shortening 3 cup boiling water 6 eggs 3 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoon cocoa 4 cup sugar 4 1/2 cup flour 1 cup chopped nuts 2 cup chocolate bits Mix dates and water and allow to cool. Combine 3c sugar, shortening, eggs, cocoa and flour. Add baking soda to date mixture and combine. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans and sprinkle with topping of 1c sugar, nuts and chocolate bits. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Slice and serve hot. Garnish with whipped cream. Mrs. Henry D. Chaplin |
