Description
A delightful and moist cake infused with the rich flavors of dates, cinnamon, and cardamom, inspired by Persian culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted vegan butter or oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs or egg replacer
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar or chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch round or square baking dish.
- In a bowl, pour boiling water over the chopped dates and stir in the baking soda. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cream vegan butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cardamom, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir the soaked date mixture into the wet ingredients and gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with chopped nuts before serving, if desired.
Notes
For a cozy feel, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It can also be paired with a warm cup of chai or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg