PICNIC CAKE

In small bowl mix and let sit until cool.
1 C chopped Dates
1 ½ C boiling Water
1 tsp. Soda
Combine 2 C Flour
1 C Sugar
2 Eggs
¾ C Shortening or 1 cube Butter
½ tsp Salt
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla
Add date mixture and pour in greased pan.
Bake at 350* for 40 mins.