Party Date

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Party Date

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Serving Size : 25 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts
Londontowne

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups Dates -- cut up
1 1/2 cups Shortening
3 cups Boiling water
6 each Eggs
3 teaspoons Baking soda
3 tablespoons Cocoa
4 cups Sugar
4 1/2 cups Flour
1 cup Chopped nuts
2 cups 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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