SELF ICED DATE CAKE

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I have not tried this cake. I'm posting this for safe keeping. I found this recipe in From Babas' Kitchen To Ours.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup shortening or 3/4 cup margarine
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda and let stand while mixing batter.
  • Cream shortening until fluffy, then add sugar gradually. Add eggs and beat well. Add sifted flour and salt, alternating with date mixture. Mix well. Spices such as cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg may be added to flour mixture. Add vanilla and blend.
  • Bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

Samreen Gull
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Overall, this is a good recipe. I would recommend it to others.


Jason Martin
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This cake was too sweet for me, but my kids loved it.


Sk Rasid
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out like the picture. It was still tasty, though.


merena louis
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Patrick
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Maartje Dannenberg
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.


Beverly Goodwin
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I loved this cake. It was so moist and flavorful, and the self-icing was the perfect touch.


Sami Tiktoker
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This is the best date cake I've ever had. The self-icing is to die for.


Larinda Pacheco
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I made this date cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Tomanya Naume
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This date cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the self-icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


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