Description
A moist and flavorful cake combining the rich flavors of dates, the zest of oranges, and the warm spice of cardamom, topped with a honey drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch cake tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and juice.
- Fold in the mashed dates into the wet mixture.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Prepare the honey drizzle by warming honey and orange juice in a saucepan.
- Once baked, drizzle the honey mixture over the warm cake and let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Consider adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.
- Store the cake wrapped tightly to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Orange, Cardamom, Date Cake, Honey Drizzle, Dessert