Dark Date Cake Recipe
Ingredients
| Dates | 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Hot water | 1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) | |
| Soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Flour | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 , beaten | |
| Butter | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Chocolate packet | 1 |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4541 Calories from Fat 1755
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 201 g309.6%
Saturated Fat 120.8 g604.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 785.8 mg261.9%
Sodium 2537.4 mg105.7%
Total Carbohydrates 687 g229.1%
Dietary Fiber 29.5 g118%
Sugars 508.8 g
Protein 45 g90%
Vitamin A 94.4% Vitamin C 1.2%
Calcium 26% Iron 99.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Grease and flour a 12 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
MAKING
2) In a bowl, combine the dates, hot water, and soda.
3) In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt.
4) Add in the date mixture and beat well.
5) Transfer into the baking pan.
6) Sprinkle with chocolate pieces and the remaining sugar.
7) Place in the oven at 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour.
SERVING
8) Serve warm, topped with ice cream.
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