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Ingredients
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1 cup (pitted and chopped) |
| baking soda: 2 tsp |
| water: 1 cup (boiling) |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| regular mayonnaise: 1 cup |
| walnuts (chopped): 1 cup |
| water: 1/4 cup |
| eggs: 1 (beaten) |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| salted butter: 1/2 cup |
| lemon zest: 3/4 tsp |
| lemon juice: 3 Tbl |
Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"A great snacking cake."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
18 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool.
- Add flour, 1 cup sugar, mayonnaise, and remaining 1 teaspoon soda. Use medium speed of mixer, and beat until mixture is well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon sauce. Mix beaten egg and 1/4 cup water; place in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup sugar, butter or margarine, and lemon peel and juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over warm cake. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.