CHERRY WALNUT CAKE

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I found this recipe back in the eighties from the newspaper. My family, especially my Mother and Brother (rest their souls) said this was the best cake they have ever eaten. I swapped the English Walnuts for the Black Walnuts. Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 pkg (3 oz) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened. 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2...

Provided by Cheryl Turner

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c hot water
1 c dates, chopped
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c maraschino cherries, drained
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 egg
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Add hot water to dates. Set aside.
  • 2. Cream butter, egg, salt, sugar and vanilla.
  • 3. Gradually add flour and soda.
  • 4. Add dates with liquid, cherries and walnuts. Mix thoroughly.
  • 5. Pour mixture into greased and lightly floured 13x9 baking pan.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees 35 to 40 minutes.
  • 7. Frost when cool.

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