Party Date

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Title: Party Date
Categories: Cakes, Londontowne
Yield: 25 servings

3 c Dates, cut up 3 tb Cocoa
1 1/2 c Shortening 4 c Sugar
3 c Boiling water 4 1/2 c Flour
6 ea Eggs 1 c Chopped nuts
3 ts Baking soda 2 c Chocolate bits

Mix dates and water and allow to cool. Combine 3c sugar, shortening, eggs,
cocoa and flour. Add baking soda to date mixture and combine. Pour into 2
greased loaf pans and sprinkle with topping of 1c sugar, nuts and
chocolate bits. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Slice and serve
hot. Garnish with whipped cream.
Mrs. Henry D. Chaplin

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