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Date Cake

Source of Recipe


Aunt Opal



List of Ingredients



• 2 1/2 cups chopped dates
  
• 1 tsp. baking soda
  
• 1 3/4 cups boiling water
  
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
  
• 1/2 cup butter
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1 1/2 cups flour
  
• 1 tsp. baking powder
  
• 1 cup nuts
  






Instructions



1. Cook 1 cup chopped dates, 1 tsp. baking soda & 1 cup boiling water until dates are soft. Cool.
   
   
2. Mix 1 cup sugar, butter, egg, flour, baking powder and 1/2 cup nuts.
   
   
3. Add to date mixture.
   
   
4. Bake @ 350 degrees until done.
   
   
5. Cook for topping: 1 1/2 cup chopped dates, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 cup sugar until thick.
   
   
6. Spread on cooled cake.
   
   
7. Top with remaining nuts.
   
   






Final Comments


This has been a favorite in Nannie's family.