Chocolate Chip Date Cake
["1 c. chopped dates", "1 c. hot water", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. cocoa", "1 3/4 c. sifted flour", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips", "1/2 c. walnuts, chopped"]
["Combine dates, water and soda.", "Let stand.", "Cream sugar and shortening.", "Add eggs, salt, cocoa and flour.", "Add dates mixture alternately with the dry ingredients.", "Add 1/2 package chocolate chips and pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and the chopped walnuts. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes.", "Serves 12."]
["dates", "water", "soda", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "salt", "cocoa", "flour", "chocolate chips", "walnuts"]