Ingredients
1 pound butter
2 cup sugar
6 eggs
1 ounce lemon extract
4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 pound dates, chopped
4 cup pecans , finely chopped
4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Preparation
Cream butter well.
Add sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flavoring. Sprinkle 1 cup of the flour over nuts and dates.
Add remaining 3 cups of flour to creamed mixture.
Add dates and nuts.
Mix well and spoon into well greased 10-inch tube pan.
Bake at 300 degrees F for 2 hours.
Remove from oven and turn upside down for a few minutes.
