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Date Pudding I
Ingredients and Directions
- 1 c. chopped dates
- 1 c. boiling water
- 1 t. soda
Combine the water and dates. Add the soda. Set aside.
Cream together:
- 1 egg, well-beaten
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 T. shortening
- 1/2 t. salt
Add:
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts
Stir well. Pour into greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When cool, cut or break into bite-size pieces. In a glass serving bowl, layer the pieces with whipped topping. Serves 10-12
By Robin
Date Pudding II
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. margarine
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Cream first 4 ingredients together.
Soak 1 cup dates in boiling water and add 1 tsp. soda
Add alternately with 1 1/2 cup flour, mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 cup nutmeats.
Bake in wax-lined glass pan at 325 degrees F until done - approx. 30-40 minutes. Cool.
Add topping of:
- 1 1/2 lb. dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar
Cook until thickened. Spread over cake, cool, cut in squares and top with Cool Whip on each.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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