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Sliced picnic cake on a picnic blanket with fresh fruits and flowers
Alyssa

Picnic Cake

A delicious and moist cake made with dates and chocolate chips, perfect for picnics.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1.5 cups boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 units eggs
  • 1.75 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (I use milk)

Method
 

  1. Combine dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Stir well and set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in cooled date mixture. Add cinnamon, flour, and salt and mix until well combined.
  3. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
  4. Sprinkle brown sugar and chocolate chips evenly over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Notes

Perfect for enjoying in the great outdoors or at family gatherings.