Description
Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Orange Glaze is a delightful dessert that combines rich flavors and textures, featuring a moist cake made from dates and a zesty orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Orange Zest Glaze:
- 1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the dates by soaking them in boiling water and adding baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the soaked date mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Prepare the orange glaze by simmering orange juice, zest, brown sugar, and butter until thickened.
- Once the cake is baked, pierce the surface and pour the warm glaze over it. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure dates are soaked properly for moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Sticky Toffee Date Cake, Orange Glaze, Dessert, Baking, Cake Recipe