Chocolate Date Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
| Dates | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Boiling water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable shortening | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| All purpose flour | 1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Cocoa | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Nuts | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped | |
| Chocolate chips | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4975 Calories from Fat 2504
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 282 g433.8%
Saturated Fat 71.8 g359%
Trans Fat 27 g
Cholesterol 423 mg141%
Sodium 2996.7 mg124.9%
Total Carbohydrates 597 g199.1%
Dietary Fiber 40.2 g160.8%
Sugars 349.1 g
Protein 67 g133%
Vitamin A 10.1% Vitamin C 1.2%
Calcium 32.7% Iron 112.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In a mixing bowl, stir together boiling water and baking soda; stir in dates.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs.
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, and cocoa and add to sugar-and-egg mixture.
Add vanilla and dates, with their liquid, and blend well.
Pour batter into two greased 9 by 5-inch loaf pans.
Sprinkle batter with chocolate chips and nuts, and pat down lightly.
Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in centre of loaf comes out clean.
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