Chocolate Date Cake II

Chocolate Date Cake II

Recipe by Patty Prymak from allrecipes.com

Dessert 1 Hr. 5 Mins.

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 1.25 cups boiling water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl or small saucepan, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. Set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour mixture. Add in the dates with the soaking liquid, and stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • In an another bowl, combine the chocolate chips, walnuts, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Sprinkle mixture over top of cake. and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 439
  • Carbohydrate: 65g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Sugar: 45g

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