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Party Date

Name: Party Date
Prep time: 0S
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 25 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups dates, cut up; 1 1/2 cups shortening; 3 cups boiling water; 6 eggs; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 4 cups sugar; 4 1/2 cups flour; 1 cup nuts, Chopped; 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate bits

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READY IN: 50mins	SERVES: 25
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Ingredients Nutrition

3 cups dates, cut up
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shortening
3 cups boiling water
6 eggs
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons cocoa
4 cups sugar
4 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
1 cup nuts, Chopped
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate bits

Directions

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.
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