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Aunt Claudia’s Date Nut Loaf

Date Nut Loaf Ingredients:

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • ½ Cup Crisco Butter
  • 1 Cup Sifted Flour
  • 1 lb. Chopped and Pitted Dates (About 3 Cups)
  • 4 Cups Pecan Halves

Directions:

Beat together the eggs, sugar and oil. Add the dry ingredients and mix well.

Pour into a greased and floured pan (9x5x3) and place in a cold oven. Turn on oven to 300 degress F and back for 1½ – 2 hours or until cake is firm in the middle.

Let cool completely. Remove from pan and slice with a very sharp knife. Or, wrap and freeze for slicing and serving later. Makes a 3 pound loaf.

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