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Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake

Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake

Name: Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake
Yield: 1 - 9 x 13 inch sheet cake
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.3 stars

10 Ratings
9 Reviews
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This recipe makes a lemon-accented cake with mayonnaise, dates, and nuts that's great for snacking.

By Glenda

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 9 x 13 inch sheet cake

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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

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Step 2

In a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool.
Step 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.
Step 4

Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step 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; protein 3.1g; carbohydrates 40.5g; fat 19.5g; cholesterol 28.5mg; sodium 250.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

Lisa

12/13/2006

I have made this same exact recipe for years but I bake mine in a loaf pan. I also do not use any sauce on mine. I think it is great without it. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Cupcake1999

08/08/2011

My stepmom and I made this and it was completley tasteless and if it did taste like anything it just tasted like flour. Defininatly not something we would make again sadly it did not hold up our expectations Read More

10 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Lisa

12/12/2006

I have made this same exact recipe for years but I bake mine in a loaf pan. I also do not use any sauce on mine. I think it is great without it. Read More

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(9)

PaulaM11

07/24/2006

this is really soft and light. i couldnt bring myself to eat the sauce though it looked and smelled like a pan of melted butter and really put me off. the cake by itself was great though. Read More

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(4)

Jan Hall

12/22/2010

The best Date nut cake we have ever made. Moist and delicious we added one 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and doubled the diced Medjool dates for a rich and satisfying taste treat. Thank you... Read More

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(3)

BAKING BETTE

02/13/2009

i HAVE MADE THIS FOR YEARS. IT IS A WONDERFUL CAKE MY FAMILY THO MAKES CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR THIS AND ITS WONDERFUL..YUM Read More

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(2)

tickleyears

09/25/2015

Oh my goodness! What an amazing recipe! I cut it in half and used a small bundt pan then baked on the top shelf of my halogen oven with the extender ring on at 160C for 30 mins. Perfect! so most and tasty... Not much left by the time it had cooled it was that good! Read More

Gerry

02/21/2019

This is a perfect cake for a small number of people that don t need to have a big cake for a week. I used an 8 round commercial grade pan. It made a thick layer I was able to split in to two. I filled and frosted it with cream cheese icing. Read More

Marie Blumberg

11/28/2016

Thank you thank you for this recipe. I made a date cake about 20 years ago lost the recipe. Made with Medjool dates it is delicious. Read More

Cupcake1999

08/08/2011

KimberlyW

04/01/2018

I just made this and it is certainly interesting. I've never made anything with dates so wasn't sure what to expect but the flavor is quite good. I followed the recipe exactly (only cutting the sugar by half) but found the batter to be so thick i added more water and mayo just so it wasn't so bread dough-like. It didn't flow into the pan at all so I was really worried that it was going to be dense and dry. As it turns out it was more like a bread than cake which was fine since I'm a big fan of sweet breads. I did taste test the sauce before pouring it over the cake and really liked it as well; it tasted just like lemon meringue pie filling. Overall I am enjoying this "cake" it has a unique pleasant flavor that I'm hoping my picky eaters will like too. Read More

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Date Nut Mayonnaise Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Calories: 339.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 13 %

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 30 %

saturated fat: 26 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 12 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 9 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 10 %

thiamin: 14 %

calories from fat:

*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.

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Lisa

12/12/2006

I have made this same exact recipe for years but I bake mine in a loaf pan. I also do not use any sauce on mine. I think it is great without it.

Helpful

(9)

PaulaM11

07/24/2006

this is really soft and light. i couldnt bring myself to eat the sauce though it looked and smelled like a pan of melted butter and really put me off. the cake by itself was great though.

Helpful

(4)

Jan Hall

12/22/2010

Helpful

(3)

BAKING BETTE

02/13/2009

i HAVE MADE THIS FOR YEARS. IT IS A WONDERFUL CAKE MY FAMILY THO MAKES CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR THIS AND ITS WONDERFUL..YUM

Helpful

(2)

tickleyears

09/25/2015

Gerry

02/21/2019

Marie Blumberg

11/28/2016

Thank you thank you for this recipe. I made a date cake about 20 years ago lost the recipe. Made with Medjool dates it is delicious.

Cupcake1999

08/08/2011

KimberlyW

04/01/2018

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