Chocolate Chip Torte

This rich, moist, chocolately dessert is a hit every time! No one will ever know that DATES are the secret ingredient. This cake keeps well, not that you will have it around for long!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup dates (chopped)
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour (sifted)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts (any - chopped)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring first three ingredients to a second boil.
2. Remove from heat, stir well, cover& refrigerate until chilled (or overnight).
3. Cream together next six ingredients.
4. Blend in the cold date mixture.
5. Pour into a greased 13x9 cake pan.
6. Top with chocolate chips& nuts, then sprinkle with sugar.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.