How to make it

  • Pour the boiling water over the dates and soda. Let stand while mixing the brown sugar, vanilla, egg, and butter together.
  • Sift and add alternately with the date mixture, brown sugar mixture and flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix well and pour into a greased and floured 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  • Ice while warm.
  • Frosting: Boil the brown sugar, cream and butter in a small pan for 3 minutes. Pour over cake and spread.

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    " It was excellent "
    minitindel ate it and said...
    another good one thanks
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  • janetta 16 years ago
    This sounds really delicious, wonderful for tea parties.
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  • httpmom 16 years ago
    Thank for sharing this! I LOVE historical recipes! It reminds me of "Coronation Chicken"...which my Grandmother was really fond of making. I will post a recipe and Pic on my page.
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  • grandmacooks 16 years ago
    Sounds wonderful!
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    " It was excellent "
    lunasea ate it and said...
    Oh yeah baby - I love dates and this cake sounds wonderful. I can't wait to bake one up and try it. Another great post, my friend - thank you!!
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  • danadooley 16 years ago
    With a name like that, I had to take a look lol Hmmm, brown sugar and dates - pretty nice combination. Mind if I join you jett *giggle* Now are we supposed to stick out our right pinkie or left pinkie ? ;)
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  • jett2whit 16 years ago
    A slice of this with a spot of tea and I'm set!
    jett
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  • juliecake 16 years ago
    Sounds yummy and very simple, love this.
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  • magali777 16 years ago
    mmm...I like it!
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