Tag dates

Fruit Cake

Forget the fruit cake that has to sit around for weeks—this typed recipe says to dig in while it’s still new, with raisins, dates, figs, citron and plenty of nuts packed into every slice.

Forget the fruit cake that has to sit around for weeks—this typed recipe says to dig in while it’s still new, with raisins, dates, figs, citron and plenty of nuts packed into every slice.

Andrine’s Simple Date Cake

Andrine’s Simple Date Cake recipe on aged paper with ingredients and directions for a date and nut cake baked in a loaf pan.

A handwritten recipe for Andrine’s Simple Date Cake, made with dates and nuts, baked in a loaf pan and served plain or topped with whipping cream or hard sauce.

Simple Date Cake

A typed recipe for Simple Date Cake—rich with chopped dates and nuts, with whipped cream or hard sauce waiting to dress it up.

Stuffed Date Drops With Frosting

A typed recipe for Stuffed Date Drops—pecan-stuffed dates wrapped in sour cream cookie batter and topped with glorious browned-butter golden frosting.

Lila’s Date Bread

A handwritten recipe for Lila’s Date Bread—with dates, oats, a touch of lemon, and one instruction you’ll have to resist: wait until tomorrow to slice it.