Chocolate Chip Date Cake Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts