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Date Cake

Cultural Context

Date cake has its roots in the Middle East, where dates are a staple ingredient, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, this cake embodies the region's love for sweet, rich flavors. Today, it has found its way into homes around the world, often enjoyed with coffee or tea, showcasing the versatility of dates in desserts.

EmiratiAEdessert
75 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup seedless dates
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup sugar
¾ cup oil
170g yoghurt
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 tablespoons date molasses or dark honey
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ginger (optional)
2 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt

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.

1

Soak dates in hot water until softened, then purée using a juice blender.

2

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

3

Add oil while mixing.

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Date LoafDate Bread

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