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Chocolate Date Cake II

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"This is a moist cake that is easy to make especially if you buy the packaged chopped dates. My family loves it."

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	35 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 5 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl or small saucepan, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. Set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour mixture. Add in the dates with the soaking liquid, and stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
In an another bowl, combine the chocolate chips, walnuts, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Sprinkle mixture over top of cake. and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by EILISH40

This is a wonderful cake. Try it reheated and topped with icecream for a real treat. I... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by lycookies

I love this cake - the only adjustment my family makes is the topping which is 1/4 c flour,... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by LOUISEANDTHEMARTINS

I really enjoyed. Followed recipe exactly. It was sweet, but I like sweet things. Tasted... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by Nancy

Too much sugar for the topping, otherwise it tasted good. MORE

Reviewed on May 4, 2006 by Mary Daniel

Delicious! I made this cake recipe into muffins and they were great - moist and tasty. MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by susaboot

Cake was certainly moist and a variation on standard chocolate cake but it didn't quite pack... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by ROBYNBNB

I love this recipe, it reminds me of my mom as she use to make this when my sister and I were... MORE