Working Mother'S Cake Recipe

Name: Working Mother'S Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. chopped dates; 1 c. boiling water; 2/3 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 3/4 c. cake flour; 2 Tbsp. cocoa; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. (1 c.) chocolate bits; 1 c. walnuts

Servings: persons

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. boiling water
2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. cake flour
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (1 c.) chocolate bits
1 c. walnuts

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Combine
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dates and boiling water.
3
Cool.
4
Stir shortening
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to soften,
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gradually
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add
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sugar.
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Cream
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until fluffy. Blend
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in vanilla.
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Add
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2
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eggs,
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one at a time.
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Beat well. Sift
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together the
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cake flour, cocoa, soda and salt.
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Add to creamed mixture, alternating with date mixture.
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Spread in 9 x 13-inch pan (greased and floured).
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Sprinkle top with bits and walnuts.
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Bake at 350u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.
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Cool in pan.

1902

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

183

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 c. boiling water, 2/3 c. shortening, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Working Mother'S 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.

Working Mother'S Cake

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