OLD HERMIT CAKE

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This recipe is over 100 years old and it tastes like hermit cookies. Use only butter in this recipe.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
6 eggs
1 lemon, juiced
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Cream butter and sugar together well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well.
  • Turn into greased and floured 10 inch angel food tube pan. Bake in oven for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 848 calories, Carbohydrate 105.8 g, Cholesterol 149.4 mg, Fat 45.3 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 413.1 mg, Sugar 66.8 g

zeyn fredericks
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This cake is a keeper! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Aziz Bin Ba4ka
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I would have liked and the flavor was a bit bland.


Shavonne Perreault
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This cake is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would use less butter and sugar next time.


kingdaimon sh7
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I'm not sure why, but my cake didn't rise very well. It was still tasty, but it wasn't as fluffy as I would have liked.


Arif maqbool
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's so elegant and delicious.


Austin Berry
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Nath
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so rich and flavorful.


Hossain mohammad Monir
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake to take to a potluck or bake sale.


Xolani Xhakaza
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it. And it always turns out delicious.


Tame Richard
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I love the combination of chocolate, nuts, and coconut in this cake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Vihanga Senesh
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Onip Ahamed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Iwitea Haua
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Ratna Tamang
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Asfandiyar Khan
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.


Najma Bagum
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a total success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crunchy topping.


Masoud G
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This cake was a huge hit with my family! The combination of chocolate, nuts, and coconut is irresistible. I used a 9x13 inch pan and baked it for 35 minutes. The cake came out moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definite