Chocolate Date Cake

Name: Chocolate Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. water; 1 c. chopped dates; 3/4 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 heaping Tbsp. cocoa; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts; 1 c. chocolate chips; 1/4 c. sugar

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Chocolate Date Cake – a delicious recipe with water, dates, shortening, sugar, eggs, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 1/4 c. water
1 c. chopped dates
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 heaping Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. sugar

1
Boil 1 1/4 cups water; pour over chopped dates.
2
Let cool. Mix shortening, sugar and eggs; set aside.
3
Sift flour, soda, salt and cocoa.
4
Alternate mixing 2nd mixture into 1st with the date mixture.
5
Place in 13 x 9-inch greased cake pan.
6
Mix chopped walnuts, chocolate chips and 1/4 cup sugar.
7
Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 c. water, 1 c. chopped dates, 3/4 c. shortening, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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