Old Hermit Cake

Old Hermit Cake

This recipe is over 100 years old and it tastes like hermit cookies. Use only butter in this recipe.

Yield:
1 tube cake
Servings:
14

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 3 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step 2
Cream butter and sugar together well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well.

Step 3
Turn into greased and floured 10 inch angel food tube pan. Bake in oven for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

848
Calories
45g
Fat
106g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 848
% Daily Value *
Total Fat45g 58%
Saturated Fat19g 95%
Cholesterol149mg 50%
Sodium413mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate106g 38%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars67g
Protein12g
Vitamin C6mg 32%
Calcium187mg 14%
Iron4mg 22%
Potassium474mg 10%

*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.

Powered by the ESHA Research Database ? 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved

source by allrecipe

Leave feedback about this

  • Rating