	Seedless dates	225 Gram
	Bicarbonate of soda	1⁄2 Teaspoon
	Baking powder	1⁄4 Teaspoon
	Plain flour	85 Gram
	Butter/Margarine	115 Gram
	Sugar	115 Gram
	Walnuts	55 Gram
	Eggs	2
	Vanilla essence	1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2726 Calories from Fat 1227

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 141 g217.2%

Saturated Fat 65.9 g329.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 670.2 mg223.4%

Sodium 941.2 mg39.2%

Total Carbohydrates 361 g120.3%

Dietary Fiber 23.7 g94.9%

Sugars 260.1 g

Protein 33 g65%

Vitamin A 67.9% Vitamin C 2.7%

Calcium 32.4% Iron 34.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Chop the dates, soak in 5 tablespoons of water and add the soda bi-carb. Allow to stand overnight or at least for 4 hours.
Sieve the flour and baking powder.
Cream the butter, and sugar very well until light and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time and beat well. Add the vanilla essence.
Mix the dates and walnuts together and add alternately with the flour.
Grease and dust a shallow 200 mm. (8*) diameter tin.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin.
Bake in a moderate oven at 350Â°F. for 45 minutes.
Cool and cut into slices.
Serve with sweetened cream.