Date Cake

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 26, 2003

this recipe was given to me many, many years ago. i was delighted to see that someone else had it and enjoys it as much as i do. it's really one of the best cakes that i have made. all cake lovers must try it. it deserves 10 stars.

—LORAC

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 02, 2005

Since I bake alot,I really should have paid more attention to the ingrediants.A tablespoon of butter is not enough oil for this cake.And 4 tablespoons of flour in a icing?And that is what the icing tastes like.Flour.I actually used less that the recipe called for and still,thats the taste.Dry,flour tasting,not good at all.Possible the worst cake I have ever baked.

—GOLDAPEARL1

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6 Ratings

Nov 03, 2003

Although the cake is good, I wouldn't give it 5 stars. It didn't "wow me" as I thought it would. My husband really liked it and we both agree that it is the icing that makes it. I feel that it isn't really moist enough right after the baking process. The cake is predominantly a nut cake and not a date cake. The dates only seem to accent it, which isn't unusual as the recipe calls for 2 cups on nuts and only 1 cup of dates. As it stands, I have to say that taste is entirely a personal matter and I can only speak for myself. It tastes fine, but I prefer a meatier tecture when it comes to a date cake.

—SWEET TOOF

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May 26, 2003

I was crushed when I lost my mother's date cake recipe and could not find another we liked as well- Guess what- this one is even better. Thanks!

—CAPRICORN1850

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Dec 13, 2007

great! I did add a extra tablespoon of butter but everyone loved it. Very easy to prepair & looked nice with drizzled frosting.

—leila

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Jan 09, 2012

I made this for my mom's 82nd birthday; it is an old-fashioned recipe and it was just right! The user who mentioned the glaze tasted like flour was correct -- there was more than a faint hint of flour taste to it. Maybe cornstarch or another thickener would do better? The cake is also quite sweet; nice with a strong cup of coffee.

—flowernerenergize

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Nutrition

Calories
458 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
74.3 g
24%

Cholesterol
23 mg
8%

Fat
15.9 g
25%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
8.1 g
16%

Sodium
223 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Date Cake

Serving Size: 1/11 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 11
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 458
** Calories from Fat: 143

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 15.9g 25 %
** Saturated Fat 2.3g 11 %
** Cholesterol 23mg 8 %
** Sodium 223mg 9 %
** Potassium 257mg 7 %
** Total Carbohydrates 74.3g 24 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
** Protein 8.1g 16 %
** Sugars 46.6g
** Vitamin A 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 34 %
** Niacin 29 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 47 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.