West Haven Cake (Large)

Stir together: 1 c chopped dates, 1-1/2 c boiling water, 1 tsp soda (let cool thoroughly)
Cream together:
1 cup cugar
1/2 cup shortening
add 2 beaten eggs
Sift together and add alternately with dates and water:
1-3/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp soda
Pour into large greased pan.
Sprinker over batter 1 pkg chocolate chips- over that 1/2 cup white sugare and 1/2 cup nut meats
Bake 35-40 minutes at 350°.

Moist Yellow Cake (Shelton)

Mrs. Shelton was one of Grandma's neighbors in Glendale, CA.

1 pkg yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 pkg lemon jello
1/2 cup oil
1 cup water
Beat 4 minutes. Cook 30 minutes at 350°.
Prick with fork and cover while hot with 1/2 cup lemon juice and rind
1 pkg powdered sugar