Ingredients for Choc Chip Date Nut Cake
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) shortening
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
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How to Make Choc Chip Date Nut Cake
- Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 cup chopped dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside to cool completely.
- Cream together ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Stir in the cooled date mixture.
- Pour batter into a greased and lightly floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
- For the topping: In a bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup chocolate chips, and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before serving and enjoying!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
179g
Fat
31g
Carbs
20g
