Self-Frosted Date Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, sweet date cake with a tender crumb, featuring natural caramel flavors from dates. Perfect for dessert or teatime, appealing to fruit and cake lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dates
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 7/8 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/8 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/8 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the chopped dates, baking soda, and boiling water together and let cool.
  2. Cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs to the creamed mixture, then incorporate the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Pour the batter into a large greased and floured cake pan.
  5. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

599 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 28.7g 37% DV
Carbs 81.4g 30% DV
Fiber 4.9g 17% DV
Sugar 16g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16720.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 473.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 105mg 8% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

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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