Canadian Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 200 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: Canadian

A rich, dense cake with dates and walnuts, flavored with lemon and cinnamon, perfect for special occasions or holiday treats, offering a moist and flavorful experience.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 lb. butter
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 5 c. plain flour
  • 3 c. brown sugar
  • 1 lb. English walnuts, chopped
  • 2 lb. dates, chopped
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and brown sugar together.
  2. Add lemon juice and well-beaten eggs.
  3. Add flour and baking powder, flavoring, dates, and nuts.
  4. Mix until well combined.
  5. Bake slowly at 325° to 350° for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Cut baking time in half when making half the recipe.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

971 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 50g 64% DV
Carbs 115.1g 42% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 50.4g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2808.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 717.5mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1% DV
Calcium 1649.5mg 100% DV
Iron 8mg 44% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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