Yield: 25 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
3 cups | Dates, cut up |
3 cups | Boiling water |
3 teaspoons | Baking soda |
4 cups | Sugar |
1 cup | Chopped nuts |
1½ cup | Shortening |
6 eaches | Eggs |
3 tablespoons | Cocoa |
4½ cup | Flour |
2 cups | 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