Picnic Cake From Basic Cake Mix

1 c Chopped dates
1 ts Baking soda
1 1/2 c Boiling water
4 c Basic cake mix
2 Eggs, beaten
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Vanilla
Topping:

3/4 c Brown sugar
3/4 c Chopped nuts
3/4 c Chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13 x 9 pan. In a small bowl, combine dates, baking soda and boiling water. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat at medium speed 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape beaters and bowl and beat 2 more minutes. Add date mixture. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Top with brown sugar, nuts and then chocolate chips. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

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