Chocolate Chip Date Torte
["1 3/4 c. sifted flour", "2 Tbsp. cocoa", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped dates", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 c. chopped nuts (if desired)", "1 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. oleo", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "16 oz. pkg. chocolate chips"]
["Sift flour, cocoa and salt.", "Mix dates, boiling water and soda.", "Cool.", "Cream oleo; add sugar and beaten eggs.", "Add flour mixture alternately with date mixture.", "Blend well.", "Add vanilla. Put mixture in a large 9 x 13-inch loaf pan, greased.", "Sprinkle top with chips and nuts.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes."]
["flour", "cocoa", "salt", "dates", "eggs", "nuts", "boiling water", "soda", "oleo", "sugar", "vanilla", "chocolate chips"]