Date Nut Cake With Coconut Frosting |
|
 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
|
this recipe was made in two small loaf pans... it makes a nice gift at the holiday time... the recipe and photo are courtesy of Family Circle Ingredients:
cake |
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped pitted dates |
1 tablespoon solid shortening |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
frosting |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
6 tablespoons light-brown sugar |
3 tablespoons heavy cream |
1 cup shredded coconut |
Directions:
1. 1. Cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 5-3/4 x 3 x 2-1/8-inch mini loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt. Set aside.
3. 3. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add dates, shortening, baking soda and vanilla. Stir until shortening is melted. Remove from heat; stir into dry ingredients. Add egg and beat with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are combined. Stir in walnuts.
4. 4. Divide between prepared loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack; cool completely.
5. 5. Frosting: Heat broiler. In a small saucepan, melt butter and sugar. Stir in cream and coconut. Spread frosting equally over the two loaves. Broil for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes until lightly browned. Let loaves cool completely.
6. 6. To present as a gift, place cooled cake in decorative tin or wrap in pretty paper.
|
|