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Date-Nut Apple Cake

WE have enjoyed this recipe for many years. It was given to me by a college friend. It looks like a standard fruit cake, but the rich, moist texture of apples, dates, raisins and nuts makes it a very satisfying dessert. A slice of this cake, topped with whipped cream, whipped topping or a big scoop of ice cream will have your guests coming back for more.

10-12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 65 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine dates and raisins. Add 1 tablespoon flour
and toss to coat; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the
baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture
alternately with boiling water. Stir in the apple, walnuts and
reserved date mixture.
Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at
350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the

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Date-Nut Apple Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan
to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if
desired. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 461 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 497 mg sodium, 79 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.