Date Cake

By shawnanewton

Ingredients

• 1 c. chopped dates
• 1 c. boiling water
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 2/3 c. cake flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Step 1

Mix dates with boiling water and cool to lukewarm. Cream butter and sugar; then add egg and vanilla and beat well. Combine with date mixture; add flour sifted with salt and soda. Beat until well mixed; then add the nuts. BAke in greased pan (about 8 x 8") in 325 to 350 for 35 to 40 mins.