Date-Nut Cake With Coconut Frosting Recipe

Name: Date-Nut Cake With Coconut Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 3/4 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pitted dates; 1 tablespoon solid shortening; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup chopped walnuts; Frosting; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons light-brown sugar; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 cup shredded coconut

Servings: persons

Cake
1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 tablespoon solid shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts
Frosting
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup shredded coconut

1
Cake:heat oven to 350u00b0F Coat two 5 3/4x3x2 1/8-inch mini loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt. Set aside.
3
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add dates, shortening, baking soda and vanilla. Stir until shortening is melted. Remove from heat; stir into dry ingredients. Add egg and beat with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are combined. Stir in walnuts.
4
Divide between prepared loan pans. Bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. turn out onto rack; cool completely.
5
Frosting: heat broiler. In a small saucepan, melt butter and sugar. Stir in cream and coconut. Spread frosting equally over the two loaves. Broil for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until lightly browned. Let loaves cool completely.
6
To present as a gift, place cooled cake in devorative tin or wrap in pretty paper.

790

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Date-Nut Cake With Coconut Frosting 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-Nut Cake With Coconut Frosting

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