Party Date

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Title: Party Date
Categories: Cakes Desserts Londontowne
Servings: 25

3 c Dates, cut up 1 1/2 c Shortening
3 c Boiling water 6 ea Eggs
3 t Baking soda 3 T Cocoa
4 c Sugar 4 1/2 c Flour
1 c Chopped nuts 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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