Buttermilk Date Cake Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted and chopped; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; ingredients for buttermilk icing; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
ingredients for buttermilk icing
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Sprinkle dates with soda; cover with boiling water and let stand for 30 minutes.
2
Cream shortening and sugar until light.
3
Add vanilla and egg; beat well.
4
Sift flour and salt together.
5
Add flour mixture and date mixture alternately to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
6
Stir in pecans.
7
Pour into greased and lightly floured 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
8
Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
9
Let cool in dish.
10
ICING.
11
Over Medium heat.
12
Melt butter; stir in flour; slowly stir in buttermilk; simmer, sitrring until slightly thickened.
13
Add sugar and continue cooking until sugar is dissolved.
14
Stir in pecans and vanilla.
15
Spread on cake while cake is still warm.
16
May be frozen after completely cooled.

2037

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted and chopped, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Date Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Date Cake

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