Choc Chip Date Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Choc Chip Date Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb dates; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/4 cups boiling water; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips; 1/2 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 lb dates
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts

1
First pour baking soda and boiling water over chopped dates set aside to cool.
2
Cream together 3/4c shortening, 1c sugar, & 2eggs. Set aside.
3
Date mixture-Sift together 1 1/2c flour, 2tbl sp Coacoa, 1/2 tsp salt.
4
now add the date mixture to the creamed mixture and stir in the cooled dates.
5
Put into a sprayed and lightly floured 9 X 13 pan. I just use Pam w/ flour nonstick spray.
6
Topping- Stir together 1/2c sugar, 1c choc chips, 1/2c chopped walnuts. Mix together and sprinkle over cake.
7
Bake at 350 for 35-40 min or untill toothpick comes out almost clean. Do not over bake!

1438

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb dates, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, 3/4 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Choc Chip Date Nut 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.

Choc Chip Date Nut Cake

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