Cardamom Date Cake Recipe: A Delightful Indulgence at Home
A delicious and aromatic cake featuring the unique flavors of cardamom and dates, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine pitted dates and boiling water, let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and cardamom, then mix.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the date mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Try adding nuts for added texture.
- Serve with whipped cream for a delightful experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cardamom Date Cake, Baking, Dessert, Home Recipe