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Date Cake

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A comforting homemade date cake packed with rich flavor and delightful texture, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pitted Medjool dates (about 15 – 16 dates)
  • 1¼ cup boiling milk or water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Soak the pitted Medjool dates in boiling milk or water with baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Blend the soaked dates into a smooth paste.
  4. Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add the date paste, eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  9. For the sauce, combine the butter, heavy cream, and light brown sugar in a saucepan, stir until it reaches a boil, then remove from heat.
  10. Stir in the salt and vanilla extract.
  11. Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the sauce over it, allowing it to soak in before serving.
  12. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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