Dates Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven and grease a cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a saucepan, combine the dates, water, and baking soda. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• STEP 3.In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• STEP 4.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 5.Fold in the flour, spices, and date mixture until just combined.
• STEP 6.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
• STEP 7.While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce by melting the butter and sugar in a saucepan.
• STEP 8.Once the cake is done, poke holes in the top with a skewer and pour the caramel sauce over it.
• STEP 9.Let the cake cool before serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to remove the pits from the dates before using them.
• You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
• For a healthier version, you can substitute some of the sugar with honey or maple syrup.

Storage and Serving

• Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Reheat individual slices in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
• This cake is delicious on its own, but it becomes even more indulgent when served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.