APPLESAUCE DATE CAKE

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This a wonderfull dense cake. Got the recipe from a magazine about 30 years ago. Kind of reminds me a little of a fruit cake.

Provided by SandraJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup soft butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 cups hot applesauce
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg.
  • Grease well and flour a 9-by-9-by-2 inch baking pan.
  • Into a large bowl of electric mixer, sift flour with baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, salt.
  • Then add eggs, sugar, butter, and 1 cup applesauce; at low speed, beat just until ingredients are combined.
  • At medium speed, beat 2 minutes longer, occasionally scraping side of bowl and guiding mixture into beater with rubber scraper.
  • Add remaining applesauce, dates and walnuts; beat 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 50 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Let cool on wire rack.
  • Frost with a Cream-Cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 516.8, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 41, Protein 7.3

Oscar Hernandez's
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Elaine Gordon
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Anna Daniels
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This cake is so good! It's the perfect cake to serve at a party.


Shorty Savage
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This cake is a winner! It's the perfect fall cake. I love the combination of applesauce and dates.


Sree Biplob
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for my family and friends and they all love it.


Katie M
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Jamie Vincent
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love that it's made with applesauce instead of oil. It's a healthier option that still tastes amazing.


James Hicks
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I made this cake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again for Christmas.


Casimir Stephano
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This cake is so good! I love the combination of applesauce and dates. It's the perfect fall cake.


Mohammad Dilsad Ali
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This cake is a winner! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for my family and friends and they all love it.


Biira Jones
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've tried other applesauce cakes before, but this one is by far the best.


Hailee Poston
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This recipe is amazing! The cake was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Ch Waqas Ch Akhtar Rajput
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use applesauce instead of oil, it makes the cake so moist.


emmy Lamba
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Jimmy Booger
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Just took this cake out of the oven and it smells divine! Can't wait to try it.


Elsa Reyna
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. It's so moist and flavorful. My family loves it!


Salome Kakacia
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This cake is incredible! I love the combination of applesauce and dates. It's so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


hiwa mhamad
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. Only change I made was adding a little extra cinnamon. Definitely a keeper!


Andria Gvinjilia
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This applesauce date cake was a delightful surprise! The flavors of applesauce and dates complemented each other perfectly, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


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