Picnic Cake (With Dates)

Submitted by EURrosa1

"This was given to me years ago by an old lady of my acquaintance. It is easy to make and delicious."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup dates, cut up
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 cups hot water
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• TOPPING

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup nuts, chopped

directions

1. Combine the first 3 ingredients; let rest until cool.
2. Cream margarine and sugar, adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture. Fold in cooled dates.
4. Pour in a 9" x 13" baking pan. Mix TOPPING ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
5. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.

Reviews

[MimiKooks]

This is an old family favorite! I never had the recipe myself, but took a chance it would be on this site - and - presto! - here it is! The guys, especially, in our family adore this cake - and for years I had no idea there were dates in it! Very mild flavor - but apparently they add to the moistness. I've never known anyone to not like this cake! (Good for picnics cause there's no goey frosting - easy to take anywhere!)