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Chippy Date Sheet Cake




Source of Recipe


Internet


Recipe Introduction


This cake makes its own frosting.



List of Ingredients




1 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts


Recipe



In large bowl of electric mixer, stir together the dates, water and 1 teaspoon soda; let cool. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray or grease 16x12x1 jelly-roll or bun pan. To date mixture, add the shortening, sugar, eggs, flour, salt and 3/4 teaspoon soda. Beat well to mix. Scrape into prepared pan. Mix together the chocolate chips, brown sugar and nuts, sprinkle over cake. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Place pan on rack to cool.