Classic Date Cake
Indulge in the timeless appeal of a "Classic Date Cake," a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of dates with a hint of warm nuttiness from chopped walnuts. This easy-to-make cake requires just 20 minutes of prep time and boasts a perfectly tender crumb thanks to the soaking of dates in boiling water, which creates a rich and luscious texture. Flavored with fragrant vanilla and balanced by a dash of salt, this cake is an ideal companion to your afternoon tea or coffee. Simple yet irresistibly satisfying, it's baked to golden perfection in under an hour and serves beautifully as a cozy family dessert or an elegant addition to any gathering. Perfect for lovers of vintage desserts, this date cake will transport your taste buds to a world of classic comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams pitted dates
- 250 milliliters boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Place the pitted dates and baking soda in a medium bowl.
Pour the boiling water over the dates and stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to soften the dates.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the date mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.9 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 593 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 2460 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.7 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1983 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
