DATE CRUMB CAKE

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This recipe makes a big pan perfect for holiday entertaining. Guests always comment on this cake's wonderful old-fashioned flavor. -Shelly Korell, Bayard, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside 1 cup for topping. To the remaining crumb mixture, add eggs, buttermilk, baking powder and baking soda; beat until smooth. Fold in dates and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

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Chioma Onyeso
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This cake is a bit bland. I think it needs more spices or something to give it more flavor.


Salman Islam
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that's perfect for a special occasion.


Darlene Folce
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I'm not a fan of crumb cakes, but this one was surprisingly good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping was the perfect amount of crunchy.


FLORENCE ATIENO OTIENO
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover dates. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping adds a nice crunch.


Yatuwa Elian
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This cake is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Hayden Mudd
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Marie-Lou Paquette
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


kelly clarke
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I was really looking forward to trying this cake, but it was a bit of a disappointment. The cake was dry and the crumb topping was too crumbly.


Gihan Ahd
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


UMAR IBN KYARI
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I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping was the perfect complement.


Mdminhaj Minhaj
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and flavorful! I loved the combination of dates and walnuts in the crumb topping.


Félix LAMBON
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The cake was delicious, but the crumb topping was a bit too dry for my taste. Next time, I'll try adding a little bit of butter to the topping.


Yar Bash
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was easy to make and didn't take too long. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Aniket Thami
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This date crumb cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping was perfectly crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.