Lazy Day Cake

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Sift in a bowl:

• 1 1/2 C flour
• 3/4 tsp soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Place in a blender and blend fine:

• 1 1/2 C boiling water
• 1 C chopped dates (pkg)
• 1 tsp soda

Add to the blender:

• 1 cube of butter or margarine (1/2C)
• 1 C sugar
• 2 eggs

Stir liquid into flour mixture. Pour into 9 x 13 greased pan.

Topping
Sprinkle over cake batter:

• 1/2 C sugar
• 8 oz. chocolate chips
• 1/2 C chopped nuts(opt.)

Place in oven to bake.

From the kitchen of Ruth Day