Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool.
  3. Add flour, 1 cup sugar, mayonnaise, and remaining 1 teaspoon soda. Use medium speed of mixer, and beat until mixture is well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon sauce. Mix beaten egg and 1/4 cup water; place in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup sugar, butter or margarine, and lemon peel and juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over warm cake. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

945 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 63.1g 81% DV
Carbs 91.4g 33% DV
Fiber 4.8g 17% DV
Sugar 42g 84% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7059mg 100% DV
Potassium 485.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Calcium 103.8mg 8% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% 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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