Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: combine dates, baking soda, and boiling water in a small bowl. cool to room terperature. sift together the flour, cocoa, and salt; set aside. cream the shortening and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. blend in date mixture. then stir in dry ingredients. pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. bake in preheated 350 degree f. oven for 35 minutes or until cake tests done. cool in pan on rack. cut into squares and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Target recipe: filling: combine all ingredients in a saucepan. stir constantly over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. reduce heat to low and cook stirring for 1-2 minutes more. let filling cool until spreadable. will keep 1 week in refrigerator. soften before using. spread filling between cake layers and on top of cake. ice sides with very soft ganache. coat sides with pecans.