NORWEGIAN DATE COFFEE CAKE

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My suggestion if you need to bring a SUCCESS CAKE, or a Sunday dinner dessert. We love this one, and make it over and over again.

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup chopped dates
3 tablespoons cream sherry
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 tablespoon cream sherry
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sherry wine

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine dates and the 3 tablespoons of sherry.
  • Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • In another small bowl combine pecans, brown sugar, the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, and the 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Stir in date mixture.
  • Set aside.
  • In a bowl beat the 1 cup granulated sugar, the 1/4 cup butter, and egg with an electric mixer till smooth.
  • Beat in sour cream and the 1 tablespoon sherry.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; add to sour cream mixture.
  • Beat till well combined.
  • In a greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan spread half the sour cream batter.
  • Top with half the date mixture.
  • Top with remaining batter, then date mixture.
  • Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or till toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • To prevent overbrowning, cover cake with foil for last 15 minutes of baking.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Sherry Glaze: In a saucepan combine 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons water, and 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Cook and stir till bubbly.
  • Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons sherry.
  • Drizzle glaze over coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 397.1, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 36.3, Protein 4

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