Old Hermit Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 3 cups chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar together well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well.
  3. Turn into greased and floured 10 inch angel food tube pan. Bake in oven for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

919 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 43.7g 56% DV
Carbs 123.1g 45% DV
Fiber 17.7g 63% DV
Sugar 44.5g 89% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12424.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 801.8mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2% DV
Calcium 1860.3mg 100% DV
Iron 9.8mg 54% DV

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

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