(by Aunt Betty [Herman] Arnold)
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup finely chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups flour + 2 TBSP flour
In a mixer add Crisco, white sugar and eggs--beat. Add baking powder, salt and vanilla--beat. Add milk--beat. Slowly add flour--beat. Remove bowl from mixer--add chopped dates and chopped black walnuts--stir. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes--test with a toothpick for doneness. Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if you wish.
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