West Haven Chocolate Cake

Directions

Combine dates, baking soda, and boiling water in a small bowl.

Cool to room terperature.

Sift together the flour, cocoa, and salt; set aside.

Cream the shortening and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Blend in date mixture. Then stir in dry ingredients.

Pour into a greased 13×9×2 inch baking pan.

Bake in preheated 350℉ (180℃). oven for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.

Cool in pan on rack.

Cut into squares and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.