Indio Cake

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Ingredients

• 1 c. stoned and chopped dates
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. nut meats
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp maple flavoring
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1 egg
• 1 c. boiling water
• 1½ c. flour

Directions

1. Sprinkle the ½ tsp. soda over the chopped dates and add the boiling water. Let stand until cool.
2. Cream the butter, sugar and mapleine and mix with dates.
3. Beat the egg, add the salt and stir into mixture.
4. Then add the flour and baking powder, which should be sifted three times.
5. Mix thoroughly and bake in a moderate oven for about 25 minutes.