Ingredients
1 1/4
cups boiling water
1
cup chopped dates
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4
cup packed brown sugar
1/4
cup all-purpose flour
1
tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4
cups all-purpose flour*
1/2
cup granulated sugar
1/2
cup packed brown sugar
2/3
cup vegetable oil
1
teaspoon baking soda
1
teaspoon vanilla
1/2
teaspoon salt
2
eggs
Preparation
In large bowl, pour boiling water on dates. Stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda. Cool about 15 minutes or until lukewarm.
In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients; set aside.
Heat oven to 350°F. Stir all cake ingredients into date mixture. Pour into ungreased 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with topping.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
