Date Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Date Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 16 oz. applesauce; 16 oz. dates, cut up; 1 3/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 eggs; 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1
In saucepan, bring applesauce to boil and baking soda and cut up dates.
2
Set aside to cool.
3
In large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar (reserve 2 tablespoons for topping).
4
Stir applesauce, flour, chocolate chips and nuts together in bowl with shortening and sugar mixture.
5
Pour into greased 9 x 9-inch pan.
6
Sprinkle sugar, chocolate chips and nuts on top.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 to 35 minutes.
8
Cut into squares.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 oz. applesauce, 16 oz. dates, cut up, 1 3/4 tsp. baking soda, 1 1/2 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Date Applesauce 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 Applesauce Cake

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