DATE PUDDING CAKE LOAF

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For old-fashioned appeal at Christmastime, try this moist cake baked in a loaf pan and dotted with chopped dates and walnuts. The recipe includes a homemade vanilla sauce.-Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
VANILLA SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Place dates in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to shortening mixture alternately with dates and water mixture. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes., In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.