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Hermit Cake
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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 3hrs
Serves or Makes: 16 to 24
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ingredients
- 2 cups butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups packed light brown sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla
- 2 teaspoons Watkins Organic Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Watkins Organic Ground Nutmeg
- 4 1/2 cups plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups of dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
- 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted walnuts
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Prepare a standard 10-inch bundt pan by spraying with nonstick spray and dusting lightly with all-purpose flour. Tap the pan to remove any excess flour. Set aside.
Step 2
Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed, mix together the butter and brown sugar, until creamy and smooth.
Step 3
Slowly add in the 6 eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl well between each egg, followed by the lemon juice, and Watkins organic original gourmet baking vanilla extract.
Step 4
Adjust the mixer speed to low and add in the Watkins organic ground cinnamon, Watkins organic ground nutmeg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined. The mixture will be thick.
Step 5
Turn off the mixer and use a wooden spoon to stir in the dates, pecans, and walnuts.
Step 6
Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth out the batter in the pan to make sure it’s even or bang it on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.
Step 7
Place into the oven to bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until a cake tester comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before removing the cake from the pan completely. Let cool completely.
Step 9
Serve at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.