West haven cake

 
                              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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