There’s something incredibly comforting about a slice of warm date cake. This recipe yields a beautifully moist and tender cake, rich in the caramel-like sweetness of dates. It’s simple to make and relies on the natural flavour of the fruit, enhanced with a hint of warm spice.

Perfect for an afternoon tea, a simple dessert, or a sweet breakfast treat, this cake is wonderfully versatile. It fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma as it bakes. Serve it on its own, or take it to the next level with a simple brown sugar glaze.

5 from 1 vote

Dates Cake

Course: Dessert

Keyword: cheese cake, dates, middle eastern

Ingredients

1 cup dates pitted dates or dates paste
1 cup milk powder Roasted – in a fry pan; until golden
1/2 cup white flour
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Add ingredients all together in a mixer and mix very well.
Spread oil lightly to a baking tray and add the mix – to prevent the cake from sticking on the tray.
Bake in oven 180° until the cake gets puffy and dry from inside

Tip: After mixing, let the batter rest for 5 minutes. This allows the flour to hydrate and the dates to meld into the mixture, giving you a smoother, more even crumb once baked.