Easy Date Cake Topped With Chopped Walnut
Easy Date Cake with caramel and chopped walnuts on top. It's moist and rich, made to dates which it delivers a toffee-like sweetness. Easy to make!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American, Middle East, North Africa
Servings 10
Calories 240 kcal
Electric mixer
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Spatula
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cooling rack
- 1 cup pitted dates chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup of chopped nuts optional, like walnuts or pecans
Step 1: Prepare the Dates
Start by preparing the dates. Place the chopped dates in a bowl and sprinkle the baking soda over them. Pour the boiling water over the dates and allow them to soak for approximately 15 minutes. This step softens the dates and allows the baking soda to help break them down, creating a smooth mixture that will blend easily into the cake batter.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the batter, helping the cake rise and achieve a light texture.
Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, whisking together thoroughly. This dry ingredient mixture will ensure that the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the cake.
Step 5: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Step 8: Add Dates and Nuts
Step 9: Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting period allows the cake to set and makes it easier to remove from the pan. Once cooled, you can serve the cake plain, dusted with powdered sugar, with a dollop of whipped cream, or drizzled with caramel sauce for an extra touch of decadence.
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Keyword Date Cake, Date Cake Recipe