Date Cakes

• 1/2 c. chopped fresh pitted dates
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1 c. boiling water
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• Pinch salt
• 1-2/3 c. flour
• 3 scant tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. chopped and floured walnuts
• Strong coffee
• Powdered sugar
• Red and Green sprinkles

1. Cook dates in boiling water with soda until soft; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs, salt and nuts; mix well.
3. Stir together flour and baking powder.
4. Add alternately to egg mixture with date mixture.
5. Pour into metal 8 x 8 inch pan and bake at 350u0b0 for 20 minutes.
6. Combine strong coffee with powdered sugar for a mocha-like frosting.
7. When cake is cool, put on a plate and frost.
8. Sprinkle top with red and green sprinkles.
9. Yields 9 pieces.

fresh pitted dates, soda, boiling water, butter, sugar, eggs, salt, flour, baking powder, walnuts, coffee, powdered sugar, red

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=76392 (may not work)