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Ingredients
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1 cup boiling water
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1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
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¼ cup butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup chopped walnuts
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1 cup flaked coconut
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⅔ cup packed brown sugar
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6 tablespoons butter
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¼ cup cream
Directions
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Pour boiling water over dates in a small bowl, and let stand until cool.
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Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nuts into a small bowl. Stir to mix.
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Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine and white sugar together in a mixing bowl; beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture in three parts alternately with date mixture in two parts, beginning and ending with dry mixture. Spread batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.
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To Make Topping: Mix coconut, brown sugar, 6 tablespoons butter and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil for three minutes. Spread over warm cake, and brown under broiler.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
372 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
54g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 372 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
Sodium 340mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 54g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 39g | |
Protein 4g | 7% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 54mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 170mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.