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: sift sugar and flour into a large bowl. in a saucepan, mix 1/2 cup margarine, shortening, 4 tablespoons cocoa, and water. bring to a rapid boil. pour over flour/sugar mixture and mix well. add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and blend well. pour batter into a greased 15x11 inch pan and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. to make topping, mix powdered sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup butter, milk and blend well. stir in pecans. pour over warm cake and use a warm knife to spread.