Ingredients for Sticky Date Cake
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- Heavy Whipping Cream
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How to Make Sticky Date Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place 1 cup pitted dates in a medium bowl.
- Add 1 cup boiling water to the dates; set aside to soften.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the softened date mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round baking pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce:
- Melt 1/3 cup (2/3 stick) butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
- Once the cake is baked, immediately poke the top with a fork 10-15 times.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the warm caramel sauce over the hot cake.
- Serve warm with remaining sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
228g
Fat
55g
Carbs
25g
