Palestinian Fasting Cake Recipe

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Palestinian Fasting Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup dates or 2/3 cup raisins
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp water
  • 2 cups flour

Directions:

  1. In saucepan, combine sugar, water, shortening, dates or raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon and ground cloves.
  2. Boil together for 3 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Dissolve the baking soda and salt in a cup in 2 teaspoons water. Add the salt/soda to the fruit mixture.
  4. Combine and gradually add flour and baking powder.
  5. Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan and bake at 325° for 50 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 448.48 Kcal (1878 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.15g 34%
Sodium 916.48mg 38%
Potassium 247.09mg 5%
Total Carbs 60.46g 20%
Sugars 24.74g 99%
Dietary Fiber 5.26g 21%
Protein 4.59g 9%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 143.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.07 Kcal (1394 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.45g 34%
Sodium 680.63mg 38%
Potassium 183.5mg 5%
Total Carbs 44.9g 20%
Sugars 18.37g 99%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 21%
Protein 3.41g 9%
Iron 1.8mg 13%
Calcium 106.4mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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