Christmas Date Cake Recipe

Name: Christmas Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pitted dates, choopped; 3 cups boiling water; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups flour; 12 ounces chocolate chips; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup nuts, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups pitted dates, choopped
3 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
12 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup white sugar
1 cup nuts, chopped

1
Pour boiling water over the dates, add the soda (it foams up a bit) and set them aside to cool.
2
While they're cooling, mix together in a large mixing bowl the butter, 2 cups sugar, the eggs, salt and flour.
3
One this is thoroughly mixed, add the cooled date mixture to the bowl and stir thoroughly.
4
Butter and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan (the cake rises about 1 1/2 inches, so make sure the sides are tall enough). Pour the batter in the pan.
5
Sprinkle the following on top, in this order, before baking: the chocolate chips, 1 cup sugar, nuts.
6
Bake at 325 degrees for 80 minutes. A cake tester or long toothpick should come out clean one inch from the center when the cake is done.
7
Let the cake cool in a pan on a wire rack. It can be served slightly warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

3514

kcal

Calories

263

Fat

271

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pitted dates, choopped, 3 cups boiling water, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Date Cake

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