This recipe came off the package of dates from Francies Dates, Phoenix, AZ. Flavor is enhanced if cake is aged for a day or so. A nice moist date which can be served with whipped cream sprinkled with chopped nut, or dusted with powdered sugar or with ice cream or cake au lait. Enjoy!

Ingredients

dates↗1 1⁄2 cups
chopped
baking soda↗2 teaspoons
boiling water2 cups
butter↗1⁄2 cup
sugar↗2 cups
vanilla↗1 teaspoon
flour↗2 cups
nuts1 1⁄2 cups
chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degF.
2
Prepare a 13 x 9 x 2 inch cake pan.
3
Mix tog chopped dates, soda and boiling water and let stand.
4
Mix tog butter, sugar and vanilla, then add the date mixture.
5
Add the flour and chopped nuts.
6
Pour into prepared cake pan and bake at 350 degF for approximately 35 minutes. Test cake with toothpick to see if done.Cool in pan.

Source: food.com

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