Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Date Cake

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Place dates, water and 1 teaspoon of the baking soda in a blender. Put the lid on, cover the lid with a towel and hold lid down. Puree until smooth. Let the mixture cool.

In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter and vanilla. Then add the eggs and mix to combine. Set aside.

In a small bowl, sift together the flour, salt and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Add parts of the flour mixture and date mixture alternately into the sugar mixture, continuing until you’ve added everything and it’s all well incorporated.

Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 pan. Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle the top of the cake evenly with the toppings.

Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool and serve with whipped cream.