Amish Date Nut Cake Recipe

Amish Date Nut Cake
 
INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 eggs, separated
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 (8 ounce) packages chopped dates
• 1 pound chopped walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Adjust oven to lowest rack. Grease 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In medium bowl beat egg whites until frothy. Beat in 1/3 cup sugar until light; then add dry ingredients and mix well.

Beat in vanilla extract. Mix in dates and nuts. Fold in egg whites. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees F; reduce temperature to 300 degrees F and bake 40 minutes more.

Cool in pan 15 minutes. Turn out on rack; cool completely. Wrap tightly; can be stored 1 to 3 weeks. Before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.