This is perfect to serve after a very fulfilling meal full of rich dishes. This will wash away the oily taste in your mouth and will cleanse the palate. Everyone will love this becauseit can easily be paired with coffee, tea, or even wine. I am not a fan of dates except when they’re a part of the ingredients in a dessert. Just like this recipe which combines my favorite walnut and chocolate chips with dates.
This is so yummy! You wouldn’t be able to stop eating at just one because they’re too sinful and irresistible. You will probably have a couple more after the first piece.
Ingredients
1 8-ounce package Sunsweet chopped, pitted dates
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons Clabber Girl baking soda
3/4 cup Crisco vegetable shortening
1 cup Domino sugar
2 large Eggland’s eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons McCormick pure vanilla extract
2 cups Gold Medal flour
1 teaspoon Clabber Girl baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Morton salt
1 1/2 cups Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped Fisher walnuts
1/4 cup coarse sparkling sugar, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl or pan, pour boiling water over the dates. Stir in baking soda. It may foam up a bit, but that’s normal. Set aside to cool for 15-20 minutes.
When the dates have cooled, use an electric mixer to cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until fully combined. Stir in the dates and liquid.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the shortening mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Pour batter into the pan and spread the batter evenly. If desired, sprinkle the top of the batter with coarse sugar.
Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
Tightly cover leftover cake and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Quick Tip: The dates make it super moist – especially after it’s covered and sits for a day.