Description
A delightful and moist Date Cake packed with natural sweetness and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped dates
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped dates with boiling water. Stir in the baking soda and set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the date mixture, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve plain or topped with toffee sauce and ice cream for an indulgent treat. Store leftover cake in plastic wrap or an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg