Ingredients
- 📌 1 cup chopped dates
- 📌 1 cup boiling water
- 📌 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 📌 1 cup granulated sugar
- 📌 2 large eggs
- 📌 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 📌 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 📌 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 📌 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Drain the softened dates and fold them into the cake batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the date cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Americans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Date Cake Recipe