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.

Submitted by Glenda
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
18
Yield:
1 to 9 - x inch sheet cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.

  2. In a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

  5. 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 (per serving)

340 Calories
20g Fat
41g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 251mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 108mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.