Old Southern Date Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Cuisine: Southern

Old Southern Date Cake is a rich, moist dessert featuring sweet dates, crunchy nut meats, and a tender crumb, perfect for comforting gatherings or afternoon tea. Its caramel-like sweetness and nutty flavor make it a nostalgic treat for those who enjoy traditional Southern baked goods.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 packages seeded dates
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 quart nut meats (pecans)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. Add nut meats and vanilla last.
  3. Pour the batter into a loaf pan.
  4. Bake in a slow oven (275°F) for 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

373 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 74.5g 27% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 19.1g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2725.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 429.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1548.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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