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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A great snacking cake. Ingredients:
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 cup boiling water |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup white sugar |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1/4 cup water |
1 egg, beaten |
1 cup white sugar |
1/2 cup butter |
3/4 teaspoon lemon zest |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool.
3. Add flour, 1 cup sugar, mayonnaise, and remaining 1 teaspoon soda. Use medium speed of mixer, and beat until mixture is well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.
4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon sauce. Mix beaten egg and 1/4 cup water; place in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup sugar, butter or margarine, and lemon peel and juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over warm cake. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.
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