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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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My mother-in-law always whipped up this old-fashioned dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My husband and I enjoy the chewy dates and sweet thick syrup drizzled on top. It's impossible to resist a second helping. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided |
1 cup water |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup milk |
1 cup chopped dates |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
whipped cream |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in milk until smooth. add dates and walnuts.
2. Pour hot brown sugar syrup into an 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon batter over syrup. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake topping comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream. Yield: 9-12 servings.
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