Date-Oatmeal Cake Recipe

Name: Date-Oatmeal Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, cut in pieces; 1 3/4 cups boiling water; 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup shortening; 3 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Frosting; 1/4 cup soft butter; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of; 2 cups icing sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 cups pitted dates, cut in pieces
1 3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup shortening
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Frosting
1/4 cup soft butter
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
2 cups icing sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Put oatmeal and dates in a bowl.", "Pour on the boiling water.", "Stir to combine.", "Let stand 20 minutes.", "Gradually add brown and white sugars to the shortening, creaming well.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.", "Stir oatmeal mixture into creamed mixture.", "Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.", "Add to wet mixture, mixing well.", "Pour into a greased and floured 13"" X 9"" baking pan.", "Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until done.", "Cool on a rack.", "Frost.", "For frosting, combine butter and lemon peel.", "Sift icing sugar and mix into the butter mixture.", "Gradually stir in the lemon juice.", "Stir until smooth.", "Frost cooled cake."]

2086

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

228

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats, 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, cut in pieces, 1 3/4 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, Date-Oatmeal 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-Oatmeal Cake

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