Ingredients for Date Chocolate Chip Cake
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
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How to Make Date Chocolate Chip Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup pitted dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- Pour 1 cup boiling water over the dates and baking soda. Stir well, then let cool completely. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup shortening, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the cooled date mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
167g
Fat
50g
Carbs
20g
