Description
Sweet Date and Pistachio Cake with Cardamom and Cinnamon is a moist, fragrant dessert that blends natural sweetness, warm spices, and a tender crumb for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pitted dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, chopped (60g)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115g)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water (120ml)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, simmer chopped dates with 120ml water for 5–7 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla to the egg mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the softened dates and chopped pistachios evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a soft texture.
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
- Toasting pistachios before adding enhances flavor.
- Letting the cake sit overnight deepens the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sweet Date and Pistachio Cake, Cardamom Cake, Cinnamon Cake, Moist Date Cake, Pistachio Dessert, Spiced Cake Recipe