Monadnoch Bars (Or, Nana'S Decadent Date Cake) Recipe

Name: Monadnoch Bars (Or, Nana'S Decadent Date Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dates, chopped; 1 cup boiling water; 1 3/4 cups flour; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 cup shortening (I used 2 sticks of butter); 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup chocolate bits; 1 cup chopped nuts (I used pecans)

Servings: persons

1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup boiling water
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening (I used 2 sticks of butter)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chocolate bits
1 cup chopped nuts (I used pecans)

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["Combine chopped dates and boiling water and let sit until the mixture is cool. Set aside.", "Meanwhile, cream the sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla to the creamed sugar and blend well. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.", "Pour the watery date mixture into the creamed sugar and mix well. Slowly add the mixed dry ingredients. Combine well.", "Pour batter into a 15 x 10"" greased baking pan (breaking the batter up between two differently-sized pans will also work, just monitor the cooking time for each). Sprinkle the chopped chocolate and nuts on top.", "Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove and let sit before enjoying."]

1338

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dates, chopped, 1 cup boiling water, 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, and more.

Yes, Monadnoch Bars (Or, Nana'S Decadent 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.

Monadnoch Bars (Or, Nana'S Decadent Date Cake)

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