Chocolate Chip Date Nut Cake
A rich, moist chocolate chip date nut cake with a hint of caramel from dates and chocolate, perfect for dessert or teatime gatherings, appealing to chocolate lovers and fruit enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine chopped dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water; set aside.
- Cream together 1 1/3 cups sugar, shortening, and eggs.
- Add the date mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, 3/4 teaspoon soda, and salt to the mixture.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
720
kcal
36% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).