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West Haven Cake

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This International dessert features Dates; cut in half, Hot water, Soda, Sugar, Shortening. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1454.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Dates; cut in half, Hot water, Soda, Sugar, Shortening. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 pound Dates; cut in half
  • 1 cup Hot water
  • 1 teaspoon Soda
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Eggs; beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Pecans; whole
  • 1 Chocolate Chips; small pack
Directions
  1. 1
    ge Over dates, pour hot water with soda.
  2. 2
    Let cool.
  3. 3
    Cream sugar and shortening.
  4. 4
    Add dates and salt.
  5. 5
    Add eggs, vanilla and flour sifted with cocoa.
  6. 6
    Pour in 9 x 13" pan.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle pecans and chocolate chips over dough in pan.
  8. 8
    Bake 40 minutes in moderate (350 degree) oven.
  9. 9
    Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1454.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.4g92%
Saturated Fat 16.8g85%
Cholesterol 2.2mg1%
Sodium 1228.7mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 224.3g75%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g54%
Sugars 131.4g
Protein 16.4g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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