Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F; grease a 9-inch square cake pan.
- In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the dates; add the soda and let stand while the remaining ingredients are prepared.
- Cream together the sugar and butter in a large bowl; add the eggs and vanilla; stir in the coconut, flour, baking powder and salt.
- Pour in the date mixture and blend well.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan; bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool before icing.
- Combine all the ingredients for the icing; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. While the icing is still warm, pour over the cooled cake; sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 198.01 Kcal (829 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 81.61 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.07g | 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 31.22mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 213.98mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 30.24g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 27.14g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.99g | 8% | |
| Protein | 1.33g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 47.4mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 252.08 Kcal (1055 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 103.89 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.54g | 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 39.74mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 272.4mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 285.15mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 38.49g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 34.55g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.53g | 8% | |
| Protein | 1.69g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 60.4mg | 5% | |
* 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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