DATE NUT TORTE

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This delicious dessert has been enjoyed by my family for years. The recipe is from one of the oldest cookbooks I own; the Pillsbury Family Cookbook.

Provided by shelbyrose

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease and flour the bottom of an 8-inch square pan.
  • In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, orange zest, dates and nuts.
  • In a small mixing bown, beat the egg with the vanilla extract until foamy.
  • Gradually add white and brown sugar.
  • Beat until thick and lemon-colored.
  • Stir into date/nut mixture.
  • Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Cool; cut into servings and top with ice cream or whipped topping.

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