For old-fashioned appeal at Christmastime, try this moist cake baked in a loaf pan and dotted with chopped dates and walnuts. The recipe includes a homemade vanilla sauce.-Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place dates in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to shortening mixture alternately with dates and water mixture. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes., In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm with cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Zeeshan Raj
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Sardar Waqas
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic date pudding cake. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Jukensh Nunchuks
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Selene Yue
[email protected]This cake was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the moist texture and the flavorful spices.
Miley Dohnahue
[email protected]This is the best date pudding cake I've ever had! The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Happy Zee
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! The dates give it a lovely sweetness and the spices make it really flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Cora Strumsky
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out perfectly!
Akbar Mayo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a moist and flavorful date pudding cake. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
yeeboome
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Dawood Riaz
[email protected]This was one of the best date pudding cakes I've ever had! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mutton Chops
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I'll definitely be making it again.
Martha Ametepe
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dates added a lovely sweetness.
Mx Fahim
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The dates gave it a lovely moist texture and the spices made it really flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jannat Islam
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dates added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dexlah Montana
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The dates gave it a lovely sweetness and the spices made it really flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
MD amdadul Islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the cake always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Nahid Nirob
[email protected]This date pudding cake is so delicious! The dates give it a lovely moist texture and the spices make it really flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Michelle Mendoza
[email protected]Just made this cake and it turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to make. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Naomi Villagran
[email protected]I've been looking for a good date pudding cake recipe for ages, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Kamal Khatri
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf was an absolute hit with my family! The texture was moist and dense, with the perfect balance of sweetness from the dates and the spices. It was so delicious that it disappeared within minutes.