Deliciously Moist Date Cake Recipe

May 05, 2023 Post a Comment

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake Recipe Mel's Kitchen Cafe from www.melskitchencafe.com

Sometimes all you need is a moist and delicious cake to satisfy your cravings. We have the perfect cake recipe for you – Date Cake! This recipe is easy and quick to make, and it is certain to delight your family and friends. With its warm and inviting flavor, this cake is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

1 cup of dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup of boiling water
1/2 cup of butter, softened
1 cup of white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.

Pour boiling water over dates, let stand for 10 minutes. Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture. Drain the dates and add to the batter, stir in walnuts if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)

Calories: 268
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Protein: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 18 g
Cholesterol: 44 mg
Sodium: 172 mg

This Date Cake recipe is sure to become a family favorite! With its moist and delicious flavor, you won’t be able to resist the temptation. Serve this cake with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a truly delightful dessert. Enjoy!