Halloween Date Cake Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 t. ground cloves
1 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 t. baking soda
1 c. chopped dates.
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Directions
Place first six ingredients in a saucepan in order listed.
Mix well.
Slowly bring to a boil and boil 30 seconds.
Cool.
Measure and sift together flour and baking soda.
Stir into cooled spice liquid, beating well.
Fold in dates and nuts.
Mix well.
Slowly bring to a boil and boil 30 seconds.
Cool.
Measure and sift together flour and baking soda.
Stir into cooled spice liquid, beating well.
Fold in dates and nuts.