DATE AND BANANA SQUARES

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This is a delicious and unusual dessert using two of my favourite ingredients! The original recipe calls for 250ml sugar but I find that is too sweet for my tastes. Feel free to change the quantity back if you prefer something sweeter.

Provided by Bokenpop aka Mad

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 15 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

250 g butter
200 ml sugar
2 eggs
500 ml flour
1 pinch salt
10 ml baking powder
4 bananas
250 g dates
15 ml melted butter
5 ml cinnamon
30 ml sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Beat the eggs in one at a time.
  • Add the flour, salt and baking powder and mix well.
  • Place half the mixture onto a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Cover the dough with banana slices and chopped date pieces.
  • Place the remaining dough over as a topping.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Brush the melted butter over the top while still hot.
  • Mix cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over the top.
  • Cut into squares and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 170, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 14.7, Protein 3.6

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