Mihaaru Badhige - Date cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Chop dates into small pieces and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.

Drain the dates and set aside.

Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and the soaked dates.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

Fold in chopped nuts if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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