Chipmunk Cake
A decadent chocolate-date cake with crunchy nuts and rich chocolate chips, perfect for gatherings and dessert lovers seeking a moist, flavorful treat with a hint of fruitiness.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- Sprinkle baking soda over chopped dates in a medium bowl, add hot water, and set aside.
- Cream together shortening, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift together flour, salt, and cocoa powder, then gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Add the date mixture to the batter and combine thoroughly.
- Fold in chopped pecans or walnuts and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1098
kcal
55% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).