DATE NUT MAYONNAISE CAKE

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This recipe makes a lemon-accented cake with mayonnaise, dates, and nuts that's great for snacking.

Provided by Glenda

Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
¾ teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool.
Add flour, 1 cup sugar, mayonnaise, and remaining 1 teaspoon soda. Use medium speed of mixer, and beat until mixture is well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon sauce. Mix beaten egg and 1/4 cup water; place in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup sugar, butter or margarine, and lemon peel and juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over warm cake. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 250.6 mg, Sugar 27.8 g