Description
This Almond Date Cake is a moist, rich, and naturally sweet dessert that combines the nutty warmth of almond flour with the deep caramel flavor of softened dates. It’s a gluten-free, flourless treat that is both wholesome and indulgent. The cake is made without refined sugar and is naturally sweetened with dates, making it a healthier alternative to traditional cakes. Perfect for health-conscious bakers or anyone looking for a delicious, nutrient-dense dessert, it pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1 cup) pitted dates, chopped
- 120ml (½ cup) water
- 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 150g (1 cup) almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 100g (½ cup) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- For the glaze (optional):
- 100g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp water or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine chopped dates and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the dates are softened (about 5–7 minutes). Mash them into a thick paste.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Add the date paste, almond flour, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- (Optional) For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, water or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled almond date cake before serving.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegan, replace eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water). For a sugar-free almond date cake, substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener. You can also add orange zest or cardamom for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Almond Date Cake, Gluten-Free Almond Cake, Date and Almond Cake, Flourless Cake, Almond Flour Recipes, Healthy Date Cake, Naturally Sweetened Cake