MOIST DATE CAKE
This cake becomes more moist each day that it is covered. This recipe was my Grandmother's and we always had this cake at Christmas. I know the recipe is at least 60 years old.
Provided by nanniesue
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Set aside. Put dates in a bowl with soda and pour boiling water on top. Set a side.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 cup chopped walnuts. Add egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, pinch of salt and tablespoon butter. Mix to combine. Finally, stir in chopped dates with liquid. Mix well. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cake will pull away from sides of pans and be golden brown.
- In a medium saucepan, combine buttermilk, 1 cup sugar, pinch of salt and 4 tablespoons flour. Cook on medium heat until thickened. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and remaining cup of walnuts.
- Spread mixture between layers and on top of cake. Let filling run down the sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 74.3 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 181.8 mg, Sugar 46.6 g
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Mohamed Korim
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and delicious.
Josehpnivea Mabaso
[email protected]I've never had a date cake before, but this one was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Meddy Sserunkuma
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Toha Gaming BD
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Isabelle G
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and delicious.
Miracle Parkinson
[email protected]I've never had a date cake before, but this one was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Sara Langa
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Victor Likita
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Rhee Dharlin
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and delicious.
Adil Malik
[email protected]I've never had a date cake before, but this one was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Mudilu Emma
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Raymond Bell
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Angie Dennis
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and delicious.
Francine Luvss
[email protected]I've never had a date cake before, but this one was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Bomb Miner100
[email protected]This cake is to die for! It's so moist and delicious. I highly recommend it.
CheVaughn
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful.
Ekpedeme Atabong
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
khaleq mredha
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Aarati Sunar
[email protected]This date cake is so moist and delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.