Gopher Hill Cake

by Karolyn Stenlund

1 c dates cut fine
1 1/4 c boiling water
1 tsp. soda

Combine the above and let stand while you mix the rest of the cake.

1 c sugar
3/4 c shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
1 1/2 c flour

Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs, then date mixture and flour, with the cocoa in the flour.

Topping

Mix:
package chocolate chips
1/2 c walnuts
1/2 c sugar (scant)

Sprinkle this mixture on the cake before baking and bake about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
This makes a large loaf cake.