Taste of Home
Date-Nut Apple Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 65 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
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.
Ingredients
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1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
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1 cup raisins
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1-3/4 cups boiling water
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1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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Confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine dates and raisins. Add 1 tablespoon flour and toss to coat; set aside.
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2.
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.
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3.
Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the 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.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 461 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 79g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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