Ingrients & Directions
4 c Sugar
1 1/2 c Butter
1 qt Pecan halves
1 qt Dates, chopped
3 c Flour
Eggs, as needed (5-7)
2 tb Vanilla extract
Prepare a large tube pan; line the bottom with brown paper and grease
the pan and lining. Preheat oven to
275 degrees F.
Cut butter and sugar together until it resembles cornmeal. Cover the
pecans and dates with the flour (in large bowl); rub together so all
pieces are well-floured. Dump sugar and butter on top; mix. Break in
whole eggs (fewest possible) until you have the a wet mass, but not a
batter. Add vanilla extract, and pour into prepared cake pan. Bake
until done, 1 – 1 1/2 hours.
Yields
1 Cake