Darling Cake
Darling Cake is a hearty, oatmeal-based dessert with sweet dates or raisins, topped with salted peanuts, offering a comforting treat suitable for all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix sugar, lard, oatmeal, and flour well in a bowl.
- Add hot water and baking soda to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of milk and mix thoroughly.
- Spread three-quarters of the batter evenly in a greased baking pan.
- Boil dates or raisins with 1 tablespoon of sugar until soft.
- Spread the boiled date or raisin mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Top with salted peanuts and the remaining batter.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 50 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
452
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).