FOOD FOR THE GODS (WALNUT AND DATE BAR)

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Make and share this Food for the Gods (Walnut and Date Bar) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by josehon

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 inch square pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
1 1/2-3 cups walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • 2. Sift flour and baking powder 3 times. Set aside.
  • 3. Combine molasses, honey and brandy.
  • 4. Beat eggs and sugar at high speed until light and thick.
  • 5. At medium speed, add butter.
  • 6. At low speed, alternately add the brandy mixture and flour mixture.
  • 7. Fold in walnuts and dates.
  • 8. Bake in an aluminum foil lined pan at 350° for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 300° and bake for another 35 minutes or until done.
  • Note: The times for baking are times in the original recipe. I bake it for less time, resulting in a moister cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 118.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 33.5, Protein 4.6

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