Chewy Date Torte

Name: Chewy Date Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped; 1 cup chopped walnuts; Whipped cream; Additional chopped nuts, optional

Mother used to make this dessert only once each year, for Christmas dinner. When I was a child, this torte seemed like the very best food in the world, and it was so difficult to wait a whole year for it. When I grew up and became a mother, I decided to change that—today, I make Chewy Date Torte not only at Christmas, but at Thanksgiving and other special occasions as well. For variety, I sometimes add a cup of chopped apples to the recipe. It is every bit as tasty!

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
Whipped cream
Additional chopped nuts, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add sugar, beating until thoroughly combined. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into bowl. Add milk, butter and vanilla; stir just until combined. Stir in dates and nuts.
Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until the torte tests done. Cool. Cut into squares; top with whipped cream and additional nuts if desired.