Date Cake

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cover dates with boiling water; cool to lukewarm.
  2. 2
    Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  3. 3
    Add date mixture, then sifted dry ingredients; beat well.
  4. 4
    Add chopped nuts.
  5. 5
    Bake in waxed paper lined 8-inch square cake pan at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.

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