Ingredients for Cinnamon Date Cake
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Not used in recipe
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
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How to Make Cinnamon Date Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch metal baking pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup pitted dates and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- Drain the dates, reserving the soaking liquid. Add the dates to a food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 2 large eggs, and the date paste to the dry ingredients.
- Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until well combined. If the batter is too thick, add 2-4 tablespoons of the reserved date soaking liquid, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before serving. Dust with powdered sugar (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
278 g
Sugar
1314g
Fat
472g
Carbs
216g
