Ruth'S Date Cake

Name: Ruth'S Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. dates, cut up; 2 c. walnut pieces; 2 Tbsp. soda; 2 c. boiling water; 2 c. sugar; 4 Tbsp. lard or Crisco; 2 eggs, beaten lightly; water from dates; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vanilla

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2931 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Ruth'S Date Cake – a delicious recipe with dates, walnut pieces, soda, boiling water, sugar, lard. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

2 c. dates, cut up
2 c. walnut pieces
2 Tbsp. soda
2 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. lard or Crisco
2 eggs, beaten lightly
water from dates
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Pour boiling water over mixture of dates, walnut pieces and soda and let stand.
2
Cream together sugar and lard or Crisco.
3
Add eggs.
4
Add water from dates.
5
Add flour and salt.
6
Add dates, nuts and vanilla.
7
Do not frost.
8
Serves a lot of people.
9
Can be cut when cool into small loaf sizes.
10
Wrap in Saran Wrap and then aluminum foil.
11
Freeze.
12
Makes nice small gifts by adding brightly colored ribbon.

2931

kcal

Calories

205

Fat

251

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. dates, cut up, 2 c. walnut pieces, 2 Tbsp. soda, 2 c. boiling water, and more.

Yes, Ruth'S 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
2931 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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