Cinnamon Date Cake

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups pitted dates
• 3 cups self rising flour
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup light golden brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup butter

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a small saucepan, place dates and add water just to cover. bring to a boil and remove from heat. drain dates and place in food processor. blend until dates have a paste-like consistency.
• 3 in a large bowl add all dry ingredients and mix gently with a fork. add butter, eggs, and warm dates. beat with hand mixer until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
• 4 pour ingredients into a greased and lightly floured metal pan. bake for 40 minutes or until inserted knife or skewer comes out clean.