Date Nut Pudding
["1/2 lb. chopped dried dates", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. boiling water", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 c. sugar", "2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. chopped nuts", "1 large container Cool Whip"]
["Add soda to dates.", "Pour boiling water over mixture.", "Beat eggs; add 1 cup sugar and melted shortening.", "Combine this mixture with hot dates.", "Add flour, salt and baking powder.", "Fold chopped nuts into mixture.", "Pour in greased cake pan.", "Bake 40 to 45 minutes", "at 325\u00b0.", "Cut in 1-inch squares.", "Put layer in bowl, then top with Cool Whip, then more squares, etc."]
["dates", "soda", "boiling water", "shortening", "eggs", "sugar", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "nuts"]