Picnic Cake (With Dates)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, cut up
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine the first 3 ingredients; let rest until cool.
  2. Cream margarine and sugar, adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture. Fold in cooled dates.
  4. Pour in a 9" x 13" baking pan. Mix TOPPING ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
  5. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

879 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 48.7g 62% DV
Carbs 109g 40% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 33.6g 67% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19454.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 757.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 1592.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

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

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