Recipes from Amish Country :: Amish Pies, Cakes, and other Desserts
1/2 c. margarine
2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, well beaten
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Cream together margarine, brown sugar and eggs.
Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. Add to creamed mixture and blend well. Add vanilla extract. Roll out like a jellyroll. Spread filling on top.
Filling
1/2 pound dates, chopped up
1/2 c. nuts
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
Cook until thickened. Spread over rolled out batter. Roll as for a jellyroll. Keep in cool place overnight or until firm.
Slice and bake at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 15 mins.
