PICNIC CAKE - DATE CAKE
1 c. dates
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. soda
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
TOPPING:
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts
Combine dates, boiling water and soda. Set aside to cool. Combine sugar, shortening and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cocoa and salt and add to sugar/egg/shortening mixture. Stir to combine. Beat in date mixture. Spread in a greased and floured 9"x13" pan. Sprinkle with the topping mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 54 to 59 minutes.