Chocolate Date Picnic Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Date Picnic Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dates chopped; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup water boiling; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 each eggs; 1/2 cup chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet chips; 1/2 cup chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet chips; 1/4 cup nuts chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dates chopped
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup water boiling
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 each eggs
1/2 cup chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet chips
1/2 cup chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet chips
1/4 cup nuts chopped
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Grease and flour bottom only of 8 inch square pan.
3
In large bowl, combine dates, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and water; stir.
4
Cool 5 mintues.
5
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
6
Add flour and remaining cake ingredients except chips; blend at low speed until well combined.
7
Beat 2 mintues at medium speed.
8
Stir in 1/2 cup chips.
9
Pour batter into greased and floured pan.
10
Sprinkle topping ingredients evenly over batter.
11
Bake at 350F (180C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
12
Serve warm or cool; top with whipped cream, if desired.

1077

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dates chopped, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup water boiling, 1 cup flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Date Picnic 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.

Chocolate Date Picnic Cake

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