Date Cake Recipe

Date cake is a unique recipe, which uses the sweetness of dates to make a flavorful dessert. This cake has a dense and moist texture with a deep, caramel-like flavor.

If you are looking for more recipes using dates, you can try out this Sticky Date Cake or these delicious Date Biscuits.

Recipe at a Glance

Butter– unsalted, chopped

Dates– pitted, finely chopped

Brown sugar

Milk– any milk of choice

Baking soda– always check for expiry

Eggs– large, room temperature

Self-raising flour

Step by Step Process

• Place butter, dates, sugar and milk in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to boil
• Stir in baking soda, stand 10 minutes.
• Stir in eggs and flour.
• Bake, cool and dust with icing sugar.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this cake with a variety of toppings such as berries & whipped cream, dusting of icing sugar, caramel sauce drizzle, toasted nuts or even a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Substitutions & Variations

You can replace dates with plums or dried figs, which will provide a similar sweetness and moistness to the cake.

Storage and Make Ahead

You can store the cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

You can also refrigerate the cake for up to 5-7 days, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container.

To store the cake for an extended period, you can freeze it for up to 2-3 months. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.