Moroccan Date Cake

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Try something new with this delicious cake that is perfect to entertain relatives at your next family gathering.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 272 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 10 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar or up to double amount
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose white
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dates pitted, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
1 x whipped cream fresh

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Combine the baking powder, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, beating well. Mix in the milk and vanilla. Beat well. Add the chopped dates and walnuts and stir again to distribute them evenly.

Butter and flour a 9 inch cake pan. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 86g
Amount per Serving
Calories 272 51% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.0g24%
 Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g10%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g10%
 Sugars 17.0g
Protein 6.0g13%
Vitamin A 8%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 5%  Iron 8%

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

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