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Ingredients

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup boiling water 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup water 1 egg, beaten 1 cup white sugar ½ cup butter ¾ teaspoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Nutrition Info

339.7 calories carbohydrate: 40.5 g cholesterol: 28.5 mg fat: 19.5 g fiber: 1.5 g protein: 3.1 g saturatedFat: 5.2 g servingSize: - sodium: 250.6 mg sugar: 27.8 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, mix dates, 1 teaspoon soda, and boiling water. Cool.
Add flour, 1 cup sugar, mayonnaise, and remaining 1 teaspoon soda. Use medium speed of mixer, and beat until mixture is well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon sauce. Mix beaten egg and 1/4 cup water, place in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup sugar, butter or margarine, and lemon peel and juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over warm cake. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.

1 - 9 x 13 inch sheet cake

This recipe makes a lemon-accented cake with mayonnaise, dates, and nuts that's great for snacking.