Date Nut Cake
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Date Nut Cake is a classic American dessert that dates back to the early 20th century. It is known for its rich and moist texture, thanks to the combination of dates and nuts.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Date Nut Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
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In a small bowl, combine the dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
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Fold in the date mixture and chopped nuts. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.