1 c. chopped dates
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. salad oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. cocoa

TOPPING:

1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chocolate bits

Put chopped dates and boiling water in a bowl and set aside. Beat eggs and add the sugar, salad oil, flour, salt, soda and cocoa. Add the date mixture and stir well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with the topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.