Chocolate Chip Date Cake
["1 c. chopped dates", "1 1/2 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 1/4 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. soda (baking)", "1 pkg. chocolate chips", "1/2 c. nut meats", "1/2 c. sugar"]
["Pour boiling water over dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda; let cool.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add beaten eggs, then add cooled mixture.", "Sift together the flour and 1/4 teaspoon soda; add to creamed mixture.", "Mix well.", "Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan that has been greased and floured.", "Mix the last 3 ingredients; spread on top of cake.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes."]
["dates", "boiling water", "baking soda", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "soda", "chocolate chips", "nut meats", "sugar"]