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: combine butter, water, vegetable oil and 2 squares chocolate in saucepan. heat over medium heat until chocolate is melted. mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. add chocolate mixture and mix well. pour into a 9x13 pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. the frosting is prepared as follows: combine butter, chocolate and milk in saucepan. heat until chocolate is melted and bubbles form around the edge. remove from heat and mix with powdered sugar, vanilla and pecans. beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. spread over warm cake in pan.