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Date Cake

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A comforting dessert featuring rich flavors and a moist texture, enhanced with a creamy sauce and sweet Medjool dates.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pitted Medjool 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. In a bowl, soak the pitted Medjool dates in boiling milk or water along with the baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Once softened, blend the dates into a smooth paste.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Cream the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the date paste, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. For the sauce, combine the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, heavy cream, and light brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil while stirring, then remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract.
  9. When the cake is warm, poke holes in the top and pour the warm sauce over it. Let it sit before serving.

Notes

Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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Keywords: cake, dessert, dates, moist, sweet

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