*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Goodness Cake

Recipe By     : Arrowhead Mills "Something Sweet" tri-fold
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Dates -- chopped
   1       c            Water -- boiling
   1 1/2   c            Multi blend or WW flour
   1       ts           Non-alum baking powder
     3/4   ts           Baking soda
     1/4   ts           Sea salt (optional)
     1/4   c            Vegetable oil
     1/3   c            Honey
   1       ts           Vanilla extract
   2                    Eggs
   1                    Ripe banana -- mashed
     1/4   c            Walnuts or pecans --
                        - chopped -OR-
     1/2   c            Sunflower seeds
                        Topping (Optional):
     1/4   c            Honey
     1/4   c            Butter
     1/2   c            Unsweetened coconut

  Add chopped dates to boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Sift
  together in mixing bowl the Multi Blend Flour, baking powder,
  baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  In a second bowl, beat the eggs well. Mix in the honey, oil,
  vanilla extract, and banana. Add dry mixture to the liquids and mix
  together. Add the dates and nuts (sunflower seeds), mixing lightly.

  Pour batter into an oiled 9x9" baking pan and bake for 30 minutes
  in 350°F oven. Test for doneness.
  
  Topping:

  Heat together 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/2 cup
  unsweetened coconut. Spread on cake.
  
  Formatted by: Karen Mintzias
 

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