Blind Date Cake - Steph

Name: Blind Date Cake - Steph
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
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

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By Stephanie Dodd
@skeen

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.

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Bake

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
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How to Make Blind Date Cake - Steph

Step-by-Step

Mix the dates with the 1 1/4 cup boiling water; let cool. Stir in the 1 tsp. baking soda and set aside.
Cream together 1/2 c. butter, 1 c. sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp. vanilla until creamy.
Combine 1 1/4 c. flour, 3 T. cocoa, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Blend to creamed mixture; stir in date mixtures.
Put 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.
Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. ENJOY!

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About Blind Date Cake - Steph

Course/Dish: Cakes

Main Ingredient: Flour

Regional Style: American

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