Sticky Date Cake
A lovely moist cake that also makes a nice food gift!
Ingredients
- 4 oz dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 cup hot tea
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar substitute
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup nonfat milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cup self-rising flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and line a 10" x 6" loaf pan.
Place dates, tea and oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in sifted flour and baking powder. Pour in date mixture and mix until just combined.
Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Variations:
Drizzle slices of cake with a tablespoon of warm, low-fat custard sauce before serving (see recipe link).
Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.
Tips:
As a food gift, wrap in cellophane or package and tie with a bow.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
| CALORIES | 153 cals |
| Kilojoules | 639 kJ |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 38 mg |
| Sodium | 346 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 29.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 118.0 mg |
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