Chocolate Chip Cake
["1 1/2 c. boiling water", "1 c. chopped dates", "3/4 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "2 heaping Tbsp. cocoa", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. nuts", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips"]
["Pour boiling water over dates.", "Cool.", "Mix shortening, sugar and eggs.", "Sift flour, salt, soda and cocoa.", "Add flour mixture to shortening mixture; blend well.", "Add date mixture.", "Pour into greased 9 1/2 x 13-inch pan.", "Sprinkle top with the sugar, nuts and chocolate chips.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes."]
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