Date Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups pitted dates, chopped
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in date mixture and chopped walnuts.
8. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10. For glaze, combine brown sugar, cream, and butter in a saucepan.
11. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
12. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar.
13. Pour glaze over warm cake and let cool completely.