Date Cake

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped
  • 1 c. walnuts, chopped
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/3 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour the boiling water over the dates, walnuts and soda. Stir.
  2. 2
    Add the sugar, shortening, salt and vanilla.
  3. 3
    Stir well. Add the flour and mix well.
  4. 4
    Put in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes until tested done.
  6. 6
    When cool, frost with Penuche Frosting.

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