Picnic Cake

Contributor:  Miriam Roberts
CC Original

1 cup chopped dates
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 T soda

Boil together for 3 minutes.  Let cool.

Cream together:
3/4 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs

Add all together with:
1 1/2 cups + 2 T flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla

Sprinkle on top:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chocolate chips

Bake in 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes in a greased 9 x 13" pan.

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