Date 'N Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Date 'N Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 lb. chopped dates; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 egg yolks; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; pinch of salt; 2 egg whites, beaten stiff

Servings: persons

1 lb. chopped dates
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 egg yolks
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
2 egg whites, beaten stiff

1
Cover chopped dates with 1 cup boiling water.
2
Let stand 1 hour.
3
Stir 3 times.
4
In large bowl, mix sugar, shortening, egg yolks, nuts and vanilla.
5
Add date mixture and stir well.
6
Add flour, soda, baking powder and salt; mix well.
7
Add beaten egg whites and fold in lightly.
8
Pour batter into angel food cake pan, well-greased and floured.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 about 1 hour.
10
Let stand in cake pan for 10 minutes.
11
Turn out and finish cooling.

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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 lb. chopped dates, 1 c. sugar, 1/2 c. shortening, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Date 'N Nut 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 'N Nut Cake

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