Date Cake

1 C chopped dates

1 C boiling water

1/2 C shortening or oleo

1 C sugar

1 egg

1 t vanilla

1-2/3 C flour

1/4 t salt

1 t soda

1/2 C chopped nuts

Cover dates in boiling water. Cool to lukewarm. cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. beat well. Add dates to mixture. Sift in dry ingredients and beat well. Add nuts. Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan.