Learn how to cook Emirati food | Date 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 dates in hot water until softened, then purée using a juice blender.

Add sugar, yoghurt, eggs, vinegar, vanilla, molasses, instant coffee, cardamom, ginger and milk powder, then puree ingredients.

Add oil while mixing.

In a mixing bowl, add and mix dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt.

Pour the dates and eggs batter in the mixing bowl and mix well.

Pour the batter into a pan greased with butter or oil.

Bake in the oven at 180° until the cake is done.

Cooking Techniques

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