Picnic Cake(Very Rich)  
["1 1/4 c. chopped dates", "1 c. water", "3/4 c. oleo", "1 c. sugar", "6 oz. chocolate chips", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "2 eggs", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Mix dates in hot water.", "Set aside.", "Cream oleo and sugar. Add eggs; beat until fluffy.", "Sift flour, salt and soda.", "Add alternately with date mixture to egg mixture.", "Mix well each time. Stir in vanilla and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.", "Spread in greased 9 x 13-inch pan.", "Top with remaining chips and nuts.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes."]
["dates", "water", "oleo", "sugar", "chocolate chips", "nuts", "eggs", "flour", "soda", "salt", "vanilla"]