Date Cake Recipe

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Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cake will pull away from sides of pans and be golden brown.
  4. 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.
  5. Spread mixture between layers and on top of cake. Let filling run down the sides of cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 472.62 Kcal (1979 kJ)
Calories from fat 156.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.42g 27%
Cholesterol 22.12mg 7%
Sodium 179.82mg 7%
Potassium 373.42mg 8%
Total Carbs 71.75g 24%
Sugars 40.72g 163%
Dietary Fiber 4.44g 18%
Protein 11.23g 22%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 69.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 291.01 Kcal (1218 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.73g 27%
Cholesterol 13.62mg 7%
Sodium 110.72mg 7%
Potassium 229.93mg 8%
Total Carbs 44.18g 24%
Sugars 25.07g 163%
Dietary Fiber 2.73g 18%
Protein 6.92g 22%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 8%
Calcium 42.6mg 7%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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