Date Cakes

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. chopped fresh pitted dates
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • Pinch salt
  • 1-2/3 c. flour
  • 3 scant tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 c. chopped and floured walnuts
  • Strong coffee
  • Powdered sugar
  • Red and Green sprinkles

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook dates in boiling water with soda until soft; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, salt and nuts; mix well.
  3. 3
    Stir together flour and baking powder.
  4. 4
    Add alternately to egg mixture with date mixture.
  5. 5
    Pour into metal 8 x 8 inch pan and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  6. 6
    Combine strong coffee with powdered sugar for a mocha-like frosting.
  7. 7
    When cake is cool, put on a plate and frost.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle top with red and green sprinkles.
  9. 9
    Yields 9 pieces.

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