Australian Lumberjack Cake

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    413 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Australian

Australian Lumberjack Cake

Australian Lumberjack Cake! This rich, moist cake is loaded with dates & apples and is honestly unlike any other cake you have ever tried!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup peeled chopped apple
  • 1 cup dates diced small
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Topping
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup sweetened  shredded coconut
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Instructions

  1. Combine apples, dates, baking soda and water in a medium sized bowl. Allow to cool to lukewarm.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
  3. Grease an 8x8 pan.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
  6. Sift flour and salt, beat in alternately with apple mixture.
  7. Pour into the pan and bake for approximately 1 hour or until cooked.
  8.  Make the topping by combining butter, sugar, milk and coconut and use the microwave or the stove top to melt the ingredients together.
  9. Spread over the hot cake and return to oven for a further 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 188mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 465IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 188mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 465IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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