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Self Iced Date Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup shortening or 3/4 cup margarine
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda and let stand while mixing batter.
Cream shortening until fluffy, then add sugar gradually. Add eggs and beat well. Add sifted flour and salt, alternating with date mixture. Mix well. Spices such as cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg may be added to flour mixture. Add vanilla and blend.
Bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	446.43 Kcal (1869 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.51g	25%
Cholesterol	32.74mg	11%
Sodium	212.87mg	9%
Potassium	287.39mg	6%
Total Carbs	73.39g	24%
Sugars	51.11g	204%
Dietary Fiber	3.23g	13%
Protein	4.35g	9%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	35.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	299.3 Kcal (1253 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.07g	25%
Cholesterol	21.95mg	11%
Sodium	142.71mg	9%
Potassium	192.67mg	6%
Total Carbs	49.2g	24%
Sugars	34.26g	204%
Dietary Fiber	2.17g	13%
Protein	2.92g	9%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	23.7mg	4%

* 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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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.7

Points
12

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sugar

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