Dorthea'S West Haven Date Cake Recipe

Name: Dorthea'S West Haven Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. hot water; 1 pkg. chopped dates; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/8 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/4 c. sifted flour; 1 Tbsp. cocoa

Servings: persons

1
Pour hot water over chopped dates.
2
Add baking soda to mixture and set aside to cool.
3
Cream sugar and shortening.
4
Mix date mixture with creamed sugar, shortening and salt.
5
Add eggs and vanilla.
6
Add flour and cocoa.
7
Blend well.
8
Pour into 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan, lightly greased.
9
Sprinkle batter with 1/2 cup Hershey's mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
10
Bake 35 minutes at 325u00b0 if glass pan or 350u00b0 for tin pan.
11
Serve plain or with whipped cream.

589

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. hot water, 1 pkg. chopped dates, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Dorthea'S West Haven Date 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.

Dorthea'S West Haven Date Cake

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