Date Cake

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dates, chopped
  • 1 c. boiling coffee
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. margarine or shortening
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1 2/3 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 c. confectioners sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour coffee over dates and soda.
  2. 2
    Let stand while you mix sugar, margarine and egg.
  3. 3
    Add vanilla.
  4. 4
    Stir in date mixture and walnuts.
  5. 5
    Mix thoroughly with electric mixer.
  6. 6
    Add flour mixture. Mix well.
  7. 7
    Pour into greased 8-inch square pan.
  8. 8
    Bake in preheated 350° oven for 50 minutes.
  9. 9
    Cool 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Turn onto rack.
  11. 11
    When cold, dust with confectioners sugar.

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