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Picnic Cake (With Dates)
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
This was given to me years ago by an old lady of my acquaintance. It is easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients:
1 cup dates, cut up
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
Directions:
1. Combine the first 3 ingredients; let rest until cool.
2. Cream margarine and sugar, adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture. Fold in cooled dates.
4. Pour in a 9 x 13 baking pan. Mix TOPPING ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
5. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com