Chocolate Date Cake II Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

1 ¼ cups boiling water

1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

¾ cup butter

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

½ cup white sugar

½ cup chopped walnuts

Methods :

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl or small saucepan, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. Set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour mixture. Add in the dates with the soaking liquid, and stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 3

In an another bowl, combine the chocolate chips, walnuts, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Sprinkle mixture over top of cake. and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.