Date Cake

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. dates, cut
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Sprinkle soda over dates.
  2. 2
    Add water and let stand.
  3. 3
    Mix flour and salt together and set aside.
  4. 4
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  5. 5
    Add egg and vanilla, then add flour alternating with the date mixture. Pour into 9 x 13-inch pan and bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.

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