Date Nut Cherry Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries (whole or halves)
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates (whole or halves)
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c. sugar
  • dash of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs and vanilla in bowl.
  2. In another bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Add fruit and nuts into this mixture.
  4. Blend fruit mixture into egg mixture.
  5. Add this mixture to flour mixture.
  6. Grease a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan.
  7. Line pan with brown paper bag and grease it.
  8. Pour batter and spread evenly. Bake at 325°
  9. for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until done.
  10. If desired, sprinkle with shot of whisky over top of cool cake. Freezes well, wrap in foil to freeze.
  11. Don't put liquor on, if freezing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

539 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 9.6g 12% DV
Carbs 98.7g 36% DV
Fiber 4.6g 17% DV
Sugar 28.8g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12416.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 614.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1578.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 30% DV

* % 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).

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