- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bring water to a boil. Pour over chopped dates and baking soda. Let stand until cool. Stir in the sugar, flour, mayonnaise, and salt. Mix until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Mix the brown sugar, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips together. Sprinkle over top of batter.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.