Chocolate Chip Date Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup chopped dates
1-1/2 tsp baking soda, divided
1-1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Place dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; cool completely.
In another large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, salt and remaining baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with chocolate chips and nuts.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 16-20 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	462.46 Kcal (1936 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.42g	25%
Cholesterol	10.23mg	3%
Sodium	195.46mg	8%
Potassium	138.31mg	3%
Total Carbs	73.74g	25%
Sugars	22.96g	92%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	8%
Protein	5.39g	11%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	18.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	287.43 Kcal (1203 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.2g	25%
Cholesterol	6.36mg	3%
Sodium	121.48mg	8%
Potassium	85.96mg	3%
Total Carbs	45.83g	25%
Sugars	14.27g	92%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	8%
Protein	3.35g	11%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	11.6mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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