West Haven Cake

Name: West Haven Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small pkg. dates; 1 tsp. soda; 1 c. hot water; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 3/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. cocoa; 1/2 c. nut meats; 1 bar (sq.) German sweet chocolate; 3 or 4 Hershey candy bars

Eats Now Editorial Team · 829 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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West Haven Cake – a delicious recipe with dates, soda, water, sugar, shortening, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 small pkg. dates
1 tsp. soda
1 c. hot water
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cocoa
1/2 c. nut meats
1 bar (sq.) German sweet chocolate
3 or 4 Hershey candy bars

1
Cut dates in half and pour over them the hot water mixed with the soda.
2
Let cool.
3
Cream the sugar and shortening.
4
Add the dates to the creamed mixture and add the salt. Add eggs, vanilla and flour (that was sifted with the cocoa).
5
Pour into a 9 x 13-inch pan and sprinkle with the nut meats and 1 bar of German sweet chocolate and Hershey candy bars over the top.
6
Bake 40 minutes at 350u00b0.

829

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small pkg. dates, 1 tsp. soda, 1 c. hot water, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, West Haven 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
829 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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