Fresh Apple Date Cake

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"I've had this recipe for ages and it's a favorite of ours! Most of us have the ingredients on hand, so it's an easy dessert to throw together and I especially like the fact that the apples don't have to be peeled! It's also a good way to use up "slightly past their prime" apples that are a little wrinkled. It turns out very moist and delicious and also freezes well."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup diced dates
• 4 cups cored unpeeled apples, cut in 1/2 inch dice

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs and mix well.
4. Add remaining ingredients and stir until blended.
5. Pour batter into a well greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.