Date Pudding Cake
["1 c. sugar", "4 Tbsp. shortening", "1 egg, slightly beaten", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. dates, chopped", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 c. boiling water", "3/4 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder"]
["Pour boiling water with soda over dates.", "Let stand awhile. Cream sugar and shortening.", "Add egg; beat well, then add salt, date mixture, dry ingredients and nuts.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 45 minutes.", "Serve warm with whipped cream."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "salt", "nuts", "dates", "soda", "boiling water", "flour", "baking powder"]