CHEWY DATE TORTE

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Mother used to make this dessert only once each year, for Christmas dinner. When I was a child, this torte seemed like the very best food in the world, and it was so difficult to wait a whole year for it. When I grew up and became a mother, I decided to change that-today, I make Chewy Date Torte not only at Christmas, but at Thanksgiving and other special occasions as well. For variety, I sometimes add a cup of chopped apples to the recipe. It is every bit as tasty!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
Whipped cream
Additional chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add sugar, beating until thoroughly combined. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into bowl. Add milk, butter and vanilla; stir just until combined. Stir in dates and nuts. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until the torte tests done. Cool. Cut into squares; top with whipped cream and additional nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.