Lumberjack Date Cake

Lumberjack Date Cake is a classic American dessert that is known for its rich and moist texture, thanks to the dates and walnuts. It is believed to have originated in the lumber camps of North America, where it was a favorite among the hardworking lumberjacks.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lumberjack Date Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Dates
• 1.5 cup Boiling water
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine the dates and boiling water. Stir in the baking soda and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. 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.
5. Fold in the date mixture and chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve the Lumberjack Date Cake as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.