Date Cake

Name: Date Cake
Ingredients: 1 large pkg. dates (1 1/2 c. cut in large pieces); 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 c. butter; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 1/2 c. flour; 2 rings candied pineapple, cut; 1 c. boiling water; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. Brazil nuts, coarsely cut; 1/4 lb. candied cherries, cut

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 large pkg. dates (1 1/2 c. cut in large pieces)
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
2 rings candied pineapple, cut
1 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. Brazil nuts, coarsely cut
1/4 lb. candied cherries, cut

Directions

1

Pour water over dates and soda; let stand while mixing batter. Mix batter and pour into the date mixture.
2

Bake in a loaf or tube pan.
3

Bake at 275° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.