\nDate cake is a unique recipe, which uses the sweetness of dates to make a flavorful dessert. This cake has a dense and moist texture with a deep, caramel-like flavor.<\/p>\n
If you are looking for more recipes using dates, you can try out this Sticky Date Cake or these delicious Date Biscuits.<\/p>\n
Recipe at a Glance<\/p>\n
Butter\u2013 unsalted, chopped<\/p>\n
Dates\u2013 pitted, finely chopped<\/p>\n
Brown sugar<\/p>\n
Milk\u2013 any milk of choice<\/p>\n
Baking soda\u2013 always check for expiry<\/p>\n
Eggs\u2013 large, room temperature<\/p>\n
Self-raising flour<\/p>\n
Step by Step Process<\/p>\n
Place butter, dates, sugar and milk in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to boil<\/p>\n
Stir in baking soda, stand 10 minutes. <\/p>\n
Stir in eggs and flour. <\/p>\n
Bake, cool and dust with icing sugar.<\/p>\n
FAQs<\/p>\n
Can I make self-raising flour at home?Ideally, I always recommend to buy all-purpose flour and that is all your need for you 90% baking. If you want to make self-raising flour at home, for every cup of regular all-purpose flour, add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt.<\/p>\n
Can I replace dates with something else in this recipe?Yes, you can replace dates with prunes or dried figs, which will provide a similar sweetness and moistness to the cake.<\/p>\n
Serving Suggestions<\/p>\n
You can serve this cake with a variety of toppings such as berries & whipped cream, dusting of icing sugar, caramel sauce drizzle, toasted nuts or even a dollop of vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n
Substitutions & Variations<\/p>\n
You can replace dates with plums or dried figs, which will provide a similar sweetness and moistness to the cake.<\/p>\n
Storage and Make Ahead<\/p>\n
You can store the cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. <\/p>\n
You can also refrigerate the cake for up to 5-7 days, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container.<\/p>\n
To store the cake for an extended period, you can freeze it for up to 2-3 months. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.<\/p>\n
\t\t\tDate Cake<\/p>\n
\t\t\tA unique recipe, which uses the sweetness of dates to make a flavorful dessert, which has a dense & moist texture and a deep, caramel-like flavor.<\/p>\n
\t\t\tPrep Time
\n\t\t\t20 minutes <\/p>\n
\t\t\tCook Time
\n\t\t\t40 minutes <\/p>\n
\t\t\tAdditional Time
\n\t\t\t10 minutes <\/p>\n
\t\t\tTotal Time
\n\t\t\t1 hour <\/p>\n
\t\tIngredients<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t185 grams butter, chopped\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd cup firmly packed brown sugar\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup milk\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd teaspoon baking soda\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t2 eggs\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t2 \u00bc cups all-purpose flour\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon baking powder\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tpinch of salt\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\tInstructions
\n\t\tGrease a deep 8 inches round cake pan or ring pan.Place butter, dates, sugar and milk in a medium-sized saucepan.Bring to boil and remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and stand 10 minutes. Stir in eggs and flour. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 350 F for 40-50 minutes.Stand 10 minutes before turning onto wire rack to cool.Dust with icing sugar.\t<\/p>\n
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Recipe NameDate Cake<\/p>\n
\t\t\tAuthor NameNadia TariqPublished On 2024-05-28Average Rating <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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