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pauline's date nut cake

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Melissa Buchanan-Smith
@lissak63
Clarkston, MI

Dedication below to my great aunt Pauline. Recipe by: Pauline Buchanan Eckenrod, 1914 - 2003 My grandmother Pauline made this cake every Christmas. To this day, it does not feel like Christmas unless one of us makes one. Lisa Spivey, North Carolina

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The smell of the Test Kitchen was so amazing while this date nut cake baked, I anxiously awaited the timer to go off so I could have a taste. The combination of dates and nuts is amazing and they're evenly distributed throughout the cake. I was curious how the cake was going to turn out since there is no liquid added. The very thick batter results in a rich and delicious cake!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For pauline's date nut cake

  • 1 qt
    pecans
  • 1 qt
    chopped fresh dates
  • 1 c
    self-rising flour, plus flour to dust
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 stick
    butter, softened unsalted
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make pauline's date nut cake

  • 1
    Dust pecans & dates with flour. Shake off excess. Set aside. Note: I like my dates cut fairly small.
  • 2
    Mix together; flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Combine pecan and date to mixture. This will be very stiff. ***DO NOT ADD LIQUID. Note: dough is so stiff you may wish to mix with your hands.
  • 3
    Using a bundt pan, butter and flour pan. Add the dough.
  • 4
    Place a pan of water on the rack below the bunt pan to keep it moist. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
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