Saturday, August 9, 2008

Picnic Cake

Picnic Cake
by: Dinnene Jensen

1 Cup Dates, chopped
1 1/2 cup Boiling Water
1 tsp Soda
1 cup Sugar
3/4 Cup Shortening
2 Eggs
2 Cups Flour
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Tsp Vanilla
1/2 cup Nuts, chopped
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Butterscotch or Chocolate Chips (mini)

Directions: Add dates and soda to boiling water and set aside to cool. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift together flour, cinnamon and salt then add to sugar mixture. Blend in dates and mix well. Add vanilla and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 13"X9" pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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