Amish Date Pudding Cake

This summer, we started subscribing to the Southeast Iowa Union to support local journalism. I found

this recipe under the column: "The Amish Cook"

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dates, cut fine
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup Hot Water
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
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• RECIPE PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°. 

Bring dates, soda, and water to a boil in a small pan. Boil for a couple minutes or until dates are tender. 

Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl along with remaining ingredients. Mix all together and pour into a greased 9X9 inch pan. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done. 

Cool

PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup brown sugar

4 Tablespoons butter

4 Tablespoons cream

1 Tablespoon agave

pinch salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup chopped pecans

RECIPE PREPARATION

1. Combine all ingredients except vanilla and pecans in a small sauce pan and 

bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally. Allow to simmer 3-4 

minutes.

2. Remove from the heat and add vanilla and nuts. 

3. Cool; poke holes in the cake and pour over the caramel sauce