Date Cake

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 2/3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour water over dates.
  2. 2
    Cool to room temperature.
  3. 3
    Stir shortening to soften.
  4. 4
    Add sugar and cream together until lighter. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  5. 5
    Sift flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture, alternately with the date mixture.
  6. 6
    Stir in nuts. Bake in 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.

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