2 c. hot water
2 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. oil (salad)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Oven at 350 degrees. Grease and flour pan 13 x 9 inches. Pour water oven dates and soda then set aside to cool. Put next ingredients in mixing bowl. Pour over cool date mixture, stir well. Pour mix into pan and top with chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Cook 30 to 45 minutes.