This cake becomes more moist each day that it is covered. This recipe was my Grandmother’s and we always had this cake at Christmas. I know the recipe is at least 60 years old.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Set aside. Put dates in a bowl with soda and pour boiling water on top. Set a side.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 cup chopped walnuts. Add egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, pinch of salt and tablespoon butter. Mix to combine. Finally, stir in chopped dates with liquid. Mix well. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Step 3
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cake will pull away from sides of pans and be golden brown.
Step 4
In a medium saucepan, combine buttermilk, 1 cup sugar, pinch of salt and 4 tablespoons flour. Cook on medium heat until thickened. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and remaining cup of walnuts.
Step 5
Spread mixture between layers and on top of cake. Let filling run down the sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 11 | |
Calories 458 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol21mg | 7% |
Sodium182mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate74g | 27% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars47g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium60mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium257mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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