Chocolate Date Cake I
Cheese, for many vegetarians, is their main source of fat.
Recipe Summary Chocolate Date Cake I
My mothers' recipe. Great for snacking--or you can frost it, for a special occasion cake. One of my family's favorites.Ingredients | Why Am I Craving Cheese And Chocolate1 cup dates, pitted and chopped1 cup boiling water1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 cup white sugar½ cup butter2 eggs½ cup chopped walnuts1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, dividedDirectionsIn a small bowl, combine dates with boiling water. Set aside to cool.Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda, salt and cocoa. Set aside.Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Add flour mixture alternating with cooled date mixture. Fold in chopped nuts and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips to mixture.Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips over top.Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean.Info | Why Am I Craving Cheese And Chocolateprep: 25 mins cook: 45 mins total: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 1 9x13 inch pan
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