Date Cake Recipe

Date Cake

1. 1

   Prepare the Dates

   In a bowl, combine the pitted Medjool dates and boiling water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes until they soften.

2. 2

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

4. 4

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Combine Mixtures

   Drain the dates and chop them coarsely. Fold the soaked dates into the butter-sugar mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

7. 7

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature with tamarind caramel, candied pecans, and brown sugar vanilla ice cream.