*  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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