Date cake is one of the most delicious and delightful desserts, loved by many. It is also very beneficial due to the high content of vitamins and essential salts found in dates. It’s easy to prepare at home so you can enjoy it with your guests alongside a cup of coffee or tea.
Cooking Time
60 minutes
Serves
6 people
Ingredients
For the caramel sauce:
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons liquid cream
- 50 g butter
For the cake:
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a deep bowl, soak the dates in boiling water with ground cardamom for several minutes until they soften.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and place the rack in the middle position.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda into a separate bowl.
- In an electric mixer, beat the eggs with the sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes until the mixture turns creamy and light in color. Add the oil, vanilla, and soaked date mixture, and mix for another minute until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg and date mixture in 3 batches, mixing gently with a hand whisk until fully blended.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake for about 40 minutes until fully cooked.
- Turn the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
To prepare the caramel sauce:
- Place the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and stir for about 3 minutes until completely melted.
- Add the butter and cream while stirring continuously until the lumps disappear and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Let the caramel sauce cool completely.
Place the cooled date cake on a serving plate, pour the caramel sauce over it, and serve. Enjoy this delicious date cake with caramel sauce!
