Good Moist Date Cake Recipe

Name: Good Moist Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. chopped dates; 1/2 c. water; 2 1/4 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 3/4 c. shortening; 3/4 c. sugar; 2 unbeaten eggs; 2/3 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. water
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 unbeaten eggs
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

1
First cook 1 cup dates and 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes; stir until smooth and thick.
2
Cool.
3
Sift together all dry ingredients. Cream shortening, sugar and eggs one at a time, beat well.
4
Stir in date mixture.
5
Combine buttermilk and vanilla; add alternately with dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
6
Can use electric mixer at low speed.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 55 minutes.
8
Can use loaf pan or 2 cake pans or Bundt pan with your favorite icing.
9
(I use creamed cheese icing.)

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. chopped dates, 1/2 c. water, 2 1/4 c. sifted flour, 1 1/2 tsp. soda, and more.

Yes, Good Moist 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.

Good Moist Date Cake

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