West haven cake

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsDates; cut in half
1cupHot water
1teaspoonSoda
1cupSugar
½cupShortening
¼teaspoonSalt
2Eggs; beaten
1teaspoonVanilla
cupFlour
1teaspoonCocoa
½cupPecans; whole
1Chocolate chips; small pack ge

Directions

Over dates, pour hot water with soda. Let cool. Cream sugar and shortening. Add dates and salt. Add eggs, vanilla and flour sifted with cocoa. Pour in 9 x 13" pan. Sprinkle pecans and chocolate chips over dough in pan. Bake 40 minutes in moderate (350 degree) oven.

Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.