Self-Frosted Date Cake

Name: Self-Frosted Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. finely chopped dates; 1 1/4 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. soda; 3/4 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1/2 c. chocolate chips

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1458 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Self-Frosted Date Cake – a delicious recipe with dates, boiling water, soda, shortening, sugar, eggs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. finely chopped dates
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. soda
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. chocolate chips

1
Put dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water.
2
Add soda; cool.
3
Cream the shortening and sugar; add eggs.
4
Sift flour with salt.
5
Add to creamed mixture.
6
Stir in cooled date mix.
7
Spread in a 9 x 13-inch pan, greased and floured.
8
Combine sugar, nuts and chocolate chips and sprinkle over batter.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for about 30 minutes.

1458

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. finely chopped dates, 1 1/4 c. boiling water, 1 tsp. soda, 3/4 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, Self-Frosted 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
1458 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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