Polka Dot Cake
["1 1/4 c. chopped dates", "3/4 c. softened butter", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. hot water", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 (6 oz.) chocolate chips"]
["Mix dates and hot water.", "Let cool.", "Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs.", "Sift dry ingredients and add to cream mixture. Add dates, vanilla and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.", "Spread batter in greased pan.", "Top with remaining chocolate chips and nuts.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes."]
["dates", "butter", "flour", "soda", "nuts", "water", "sugar", "eggs", "salt", "vanilla", "chocolate chips"]