A classic combination–dates and nuts. Both in the kitchen and in life.
See the entry for the baked date dumplings recipe in the same box for more on the Diamond Fuel Company.
From a box sold in Canby, Oregon.
Date Nut Torte
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. boiling water
2 T. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
Place dates in boil, sprinkle on soda and pour on boiling water. Let stand while preparing other ingredients.
Cream shortening. Add sugar and mix well. Add egg; mix well and add date mixture. Add flour and nuts.
Bake in 8×10 greased pan at 375 deg. for 30 minutes. Cool partially. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.