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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Mercedes Castellanos
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Leslie Cagle
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Carlos Galea
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this date pudding cake loaf, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Malia Auvea
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf is a great way to use up leftover dates. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
athar hussain
[email protected]I love this date pudding cake loaf! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Wolfgang Aleck
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Temple Ishorshengabor
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this date pudding cake loaf, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
ANDREW LUGOLOOBI
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf is a great way to use up leftover dates. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ali Ahmar
[email protected]I love this date pudding cake loaf! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nar Zwan
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I highly recommend this recipe.
fashionboy kal
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The date pudding cake loaf turned out amazing. It's moist, flavorful, and has a lovely sweetness from the dates. I'll definitely be making this again.
Md sojib Ali
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf is a keeper! The flavor is rich and decadent, and the texture is moist and tender. I love the addition of dates, which add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Aaron Phillips
[email protected]I love this date pudding cake loaf! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness that I just love. I highly recommend this recipe.
Isah Maryam
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavor is perfect - not too sweet, not too spicy. And the texture is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Owoicho Micheal
[email protected]Just made this date pudding cake loaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Ebneamin Safi
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf is a new favorite in my household! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The flavor is rich and decadent, and the dates add a lovely sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tatiana Taylor
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of date cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Taryn Watts
[email protected]Wow, this date pudding cake loaf is incredible! It's so moist and flavorful, and the dates add a wonderful touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
johan Shishay
[email protected]Just made this date pudding cake loaf and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake baked up beautifully. The flavor is amazing - it's moist, sweet, and full of warm spices. Will definitely be making this again.
bikal tamang
[email protected]This date pudding cake loaf is an absolute delight! The texture is moist and tender, with a rich and decadent flavor. The dates add a lovely sweetness and chewiness that pairs perfectly with the warm spices. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone l