Date And Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Date And Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. chopped dates; 1 c. boiling water; 2/3 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 3/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips; 1 c. chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. boiling water
2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped walnuts

1
Combine dates and boiling water.
2
Cool to room temperature. Mix together shortening and sugar, creaming until fluffy.
3
Blend in vanilla and eggs, adding one egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
5
Add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture, beating well after each addition.
6
Spread batter in greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts on top of batter.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.
8
Cool in pan.
9
Cut in squares and may be topped with whipped cream.

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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: 1 c. chopped dates, 1 c. boiling water, 2/3 c. shortening, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Date And Chocolate 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.

Date And Chocolate Cake

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