Chocolate Date Cake Recipe

• 4 ounce (110 g) bittersweet chocolate, minced
• 1 x egg yolk
• 1 c. (250 ml) minced dates
• 1 c. (250 ml) minced walnuts or possibly pecans
• 1 c. (250 ml) lowfat milk
• 2/3 c. (160 ml) sugar
• 2 c. (500 ml) sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 c. (250 ml) sugar
• 1/2 c. (125 ml) vegetable shortening or possibly butter
• 1/2 c. (125 ml) lowfat milk mixed with
• 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice or possibly distilled vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 3 x egg whites, stiffly beaten

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