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Date Cake

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Indulge in the warm embrace of homemade Date Cake, a delightful treat that balances sweetness with a rich, comforting texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pitted Medjool dates (about 15 – 16 dates)
  • 1¼ cup boiling milk or water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Soak the pitted Medjool dates in boiling milk or water with the baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Blend the soaked dates into a smooth paste.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Cream together butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in date paste, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  8. For the sauce, combine butter, heavy cream, and light brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla.
  9. Poke holes in the warm cake and pour sauce over it to soak in.

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation. Poking holes in the cake allows for better sauce absorption.

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