Ingredients
12 servings
- •1.25 cups boiling water
- •1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •0.75 cup butter
- •1 cup white sugar
- •2 eggs
- •1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- •0.5 cup white sugar
- •0.5 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl or small saucepan, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. Set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour mixture. Add in the dates with the soaking liquid, and stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- In an another bowl, combine the chocolate chips, walnuts, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Sprinkle mixture over top of cake. and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 439
- Carbohydrate: 65g
- Fat: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 45g