Description
A delightful loaf combining sticky dates and grated carrots, topped with a luscious cinnamon syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) grated carrot
- 1 cup (150g) chopped pitted dates
- 1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water
For the cinnamon syrup:
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients, grated carrot, and softened dates until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- While the loaf is baking, prepare the cinnamon syrup by combining brown sugar, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes and stir in the butter.
- Once the loaf is done, let it cool for 10 minutes, poke holes in the top, and pour the warm cinnamon syrup over it. Let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the loaf light.
- Always use parchment paper for easy removal from the pan.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Pour syrup slowly to ensure it soaks in properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Sticky Date, Carrot Pudding, Cinnamon Syrup, Loaf Cake, Dessert