chocolate date cake
I got this recipe from a Canadian TV program out of Nova Scotia over 50 years ago. It has been a family favorite for years. This cake is so moist and delicious and easy to make. Even if you think you don't like dates, you need to try this. You will want to make it again!
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 to 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 - eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts
How To Make chocolate date cake
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Step 1Pour boiling water over dates and set aside to cool.
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Step 2Cream together sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla
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Step 3Sift all dry ingredients together. Then add dry ingredients and date/water mixture to creamed mixture. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan.
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Step 4Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped nuts over top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
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