Chocolate Date Cake II

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a mixing bowl or small saucepan, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. Set aside to soften. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Add the dates with the soaking liquid to the batter and stir until evenly distributed. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips, walnuts, and remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the chocolate chip mixture evenly over the top. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. (15 minutes)