Date Crumb Cake Recipe
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside 1 cup for topping. To the remaining crumb mixture, add eggs, buttermilk, baking powder and baking soda; beat until smooth. Fold in dates and walnuts.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
