West Haven Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

WEST HAVEN CAKE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 lb Dates -- cut in half
1 c Hot water
1 t Soda
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Shortening
1/4 ts Salt
2 Eggs -- beaten
1 t Vanilla
1 3/4 c Flour
1 t Cocoa
1/2 c Pecans -- whole
1 Chocolate chips -- small pack
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Over dates, pour hot water with soda. Let cool. Cream sugar and
shortening. Add dates and salt. Add eggs, vanilla and flour sifted
with cocoa. Pour in 9 x 13" pan. Sprinkle pecans and chocolate chips
over dough in pan. Bake 40 minutes in moderate (350 degree) oven.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.



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