Date Cakes

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. chopped fresh pitted dates
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • Pinch salt
  • 1-2/3 c. flour
  • 3 scant tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 c. chopped and floured walnuts
  • Strong coffee
  • Powdered sugar
  • Red and Green sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Cook dates in boiling water with soda until soft; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  2. Add eggs, salt and nuts; mix well.
  3. Stir together flour and baking powder.
  4. Add alternately to egg mixture with date mixture.
  5. Pour into metal 8 x 8 inch pan and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  6. Combine strong coffee with powdered sugar for a mocha-like frosting.
  7. When cake is cool, put on a plate and frost.
  8. Sprinkle top with red and green sprinkles.
  9. Yields 9 pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

933 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.6g 25% DV
Total Fat 49.7g 64% DV
Carbs 119.4g 43% DV
Fiber 7.2g 26% DV
Sugar 42.8g 86% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12610.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 688.8mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 158.8mg 53% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 58.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1632mg 100% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

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

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