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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake ~
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
2 t baking soda
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 t lemon zest
3 T lemon juice
Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl, mix dates,
1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool. 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. Bake for 45 minutes, or
until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 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.
Makes 18 servings
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For gift giving bake cake in a decorative disposable
aluminum covered pan. Leave baked cake in pan.
Embellish pan with ribbon. Add recipe card.
