1 c. chopped dates
1 c. hot water
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Confectioner's sugar

Soak dates in hot water and cool. Sift flour, measure and sift again with soda, cocoa and salt. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then beat in eggs. Add vanilla and dates alternately with flour mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate morsels. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate morsels and nuts on batter. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until done.

Sprinkle confectioner's sugar over top of warm cake, if desired. Or top with dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip.