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catherineblack

Hello
I'm looking for a recipe for a cake I don't know the name of! As a child my neighbour made lovely tray bakes with dates in them. They were similar in size and colour to tiffin. I know the definitely had dates in them, and i guess from the consistency, perhaps some condensed milk too. They were so yummy - I would love to find out what they were so i can make my own.
Any suggestions?
thanks
Catherine

cheekymole

All I can find is date krispie slices, any good?

catherineblack

mmmm that sounds yum - but not the right one, this cake didn't have rice krispies or cornflakes in it. Thanks though!

cheekymole

Caramel Fingers

Ingredients : 4 oz (100 g) butter; 4 oz (100 g) soft brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup plain flour; 1 cup chopped dates and nuts

Melt butter and sugar. Add dates and nuts and beaten egg. Cool, then mix in flour. Spread evenly on a greased tray. Bake for twenty minutes in a moderate oven. When cool, cut into squares. May be iced with lemon icing.

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cheekymole

or any of these?

Chinese Chews

2 oz. Self-raising flour, 4 oz. Plain flour, pinch salt, 1 cup sultanas (small raisins), 1 / 2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans), 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon milk, 3 drops vanilla, 4 oz, melted butter.

Mix all ingredients together and spread into a greased flat tray. Bake at 350 degF for 30 to 40 minutes.

Leave in tray to cool and ice when cold. You can sprinkle with coconut or chopped walnuts.Chocolate Chinese Chews

3 oz. Butter (melted), 6 oz. Sugar, 1 teas. Vanilla, 2 eggs, 4 oz, self-raising flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 / 2 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup chopped raisins or dates.

Mix all ingredients together and spread into a greased flat tray. Bake at 350 degF for 30 to 40 minutes.

Leave in tray to cool. You can ice with chocolate icing or sieve some icing (powdered) sugar over the top.

Another recipe I found on one of these sites is one that I have made a couple of times and is delicious - don't let the name put you off!!
“Sex in the pan” bar cookies

1/2 Cup pecans
2 Cup plain flour
1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips.
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1 250 gm packet cream cheese
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 Cup maple syrup (plus 1 tablespoon golden syrup makes cake sweeter)
1/2 Cup butter

Combine pecans, flour, chocolate chips, baking powder and baking soda; set aside
Using an electric mixer blend egg and cream cheese together. Add vanilla, maple syrup and softened butter.

Slowly add flour mixture, stirring well.

Pour batter into greased 7 x 11 in pan. Bake at 350 for 30 min. Frost with favourite frosting if desired. (maple syrup flavoured icing adds to the flavour)
If you think the mix isn’t sweet enough (only uses maple syrup, no sugar) you could add a tablespoon or two of golden syrup.

Icing the finished slice will add to the sweetness.

catherineblack

Thanks so much cheeky mole! I am going to try some of these out and let you know. I just cannot tell if they are the recipes or not! ah well, someone has the hard job of tasting all these recipes.....

cheekymole

Happy cooking Catherine.

arkonite_babe

Chinese chews.............. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Haven't had those for years!! Thanks for posting the recipe cheeky mole. Why don't you add it to the OS recipe thread?

cheekymole

arkonite_babe wrote:

Chinese chews.............. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Haven't had those for years!! Thanks for posting the recipe cheeky mole. Why don't you add it to the OS recipe thread?

I'd never heard of them but then I can't stand dates (well never tried them)
Have now posted on the OS recipes.