CHOCOLATE DATE CAKE
I got this recipe from a Canadian TV program out of Nova Scotia over 50 years ago. It has been a family favorite for years. This cake is so moist and delicious and easy to make. Even if you think you don't like dates, you need to try this. You will want to make it again!
Provided by Annabelle Kelson
Categories Cakes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Pour boiling water over dates and set aside to cool.
- 2. Cream together sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla
- 3. Sift all dry ingredients together. Then add dry ingredients and date/water mixture to creamed mixture. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan.
- 4. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped nuts over top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
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Vicky Sammuel
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Linet Handa
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Riekie van Ellinckhuyzen
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Mohammed Karim
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Emmanuel Oku
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and dates.
Khansarfaraz Khansarfaraz
[email protected]This was the best chocolate date cake I've ever had! It was so moist and flavorful.
Chimezie Bona
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
TaoPanda69
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Shazia Taufiq
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Denise Arguijo
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Gina Collins
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and dates.
Bruce Salimi
[email protected]This was the best chocolate date cake I've ever had! It was so moist and flavorful.
Nazia Khan
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Jackie Capers
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Mehedi Hasan
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again soon.
Mian Rizwan Bodla
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Ongs Channel
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Shafi Ur Rahman Saeed
[email protected]I've made this cake several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Nafi Bb
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.
Rumi Khatun
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had. The cake was easy to make, and it turned out perfectly.