Date Cake Recipe | Soft & Moist Dates Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is plant-based.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and a unique sweetness.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar crunch with a different flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Soak the chopped dates in hot water for a few minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.

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

Stir in the vanilla essence.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate soda.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

Fold in the soaked dates and cashew nuts until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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