Helen's Chocolate Chip Date Cake
Enjoy our family's tasty secret- Helen's Chocolate Chip Date Cake. Discover how heritage and flavors combine in this simple, delightful dessert recipe.
Equipment
- 1 Glass jar
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chopped Dates
- 1 Cup Hot Water
- 1 Cup Shortening
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teas Vanilla
- 1 3/4 Cup Flour
- 1 teas Baking Soda
- 1 teas Cocoa
- Dash of Salt
- 3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 Cup Chopped Nuts
Instructions
- Pre Heat Oven to 350 Degrees
- Cover 1 cup of chopped dates with 1 cup of hot water (faucet), let cool.
- Cream 1 cup shortening and 1 cup sugar.
- Beat in 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, add dates and water.
- Sift together 1 3/4 Cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cocoa, dash of salt then add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips.
- Pour in greased 9x13 pan.
- Top with 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of chopped nuts.
- Bake, then allow to cool and enjoy!
Video
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