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Chocolate Date Cake II

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"This is a moist cake that is easy to make especially if you buy the packaged chopped dates. My family loves it."
Chocolate Date Cake II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
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  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl or small saucepan, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. Set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour mixture. Add in the dates with the soaking liquid, and stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. In an another bowl, combine the chocolate chips, walnuts, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Sprinkle mixture over top of cake. and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2005 by ROBYNBNB 
I love this recipe, it reminds me of my mom as she use to make this when my sister and I were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 11, 2005 by EILISH40 
This is a wonderful cake. Try it reheated and topped with icecream for a real treat. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 21, 2008 by lycookies 
I love this cake - the only adjustment my family makes is the topping which is 1/4 c flour,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on may 4, 2006 by Mary Daniel 
Delicious! I made this cake recipe into muffins and they were great - moist and tasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 3, 2008 by LOUISEANDTHEMARTINS 
I really enjoyed. Followed recipe exactly. It was sweet, but I like sweet things. Tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2007 by Nancy 
Too much sugar for the topping, otherwise it tasted good. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 29, 2006 by susaboot 
Cake was certainly moist and a variation on standard chocolate cake but it didn't quite pack... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Date Cake II

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 407

  • Total Fat: 16.9g
  • Cholesterol: 66mg
  • Sodium: 395mg
  • Total Carbs: 64g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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