Date Cake
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Florin Young | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful old-fashioned date cake featuring a crunchy brown sugar, nut, and chocolate chip topping. Baked to golden perfection with a moist, flavorful crumb.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 35 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking pan
Ingredients
Cake Batter
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Dates | Chopped |
| 1 1/2 cups | Boiling Water | Hot |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda | None |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 cup | Shortening | Or alternative fat |
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 2 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking Soda | Additional |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | None |
Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Brown Sugar | Packed |
| 1/2 cup | Nuts | Chopped |
| 1 (6 oz) pkg | Chocolate Chips | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Date Mixture
- Mix 1 cup dates, 1 1/2 cups boiling water, and 1 tsp soda together in a bowl.
Step 2: Mixing the Batter
- Cream together 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, and 2 eggs, then add to the date mixture.
- Add 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp soda, and 1/4 tsp salt to the batter and mix well until combined.
Step 3: Topping and Baking
- Prepare the topping by combining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup nuts, and 1 (6 oz) pkg chocolate chips, then put on the cake before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 min until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
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