Blind Date Cake - Steph
By
Stephanie Dodd
@skeen
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My mother served this very moist and delicious cake at her recent card party. Even if you are not a fan of dates, you would like this cake as there is just a subtle hint of dates.
Ingredients
- 1 c
- dates, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 c
- boiling water
- 1 tsp
- baking soda
- 1/2 c
- butter
- 1 c
- sugar
- 2
- eggs
- 1 tsp
- vanilla
- 1 1/4 c
- flour
- 3 Tbsp
- cocoa
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1 1/2 c
- brown sugar
- 1 c
- chocolate chips
- 1/2 c
- chopped nuts
Step-By-Step
1Mix the dates with the 1 1/4 cup boiling water; let cool. Stir in the 1 tsp. baking soda and set aside.
2Cream together 1/2 c. butter, 1 c. sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp. vanilla until creamy.
3Combine 1 1/4 c. flour, 3 T. cocoa, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Blend to creamed mixture; stir in date mixtures.
4Put in 9 x 13" greased pan and sprinkle on top, the following: 1 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1 c. chocolate chips, and 1/2 c. chopped nuts.
5Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. ENJOY!
