Description
Warm Brown Sugar Date Cake with Orange Glaze is a delightful dessert that combines sweet dates and rich brown sugar, topped with a zesty orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1 1/4 cups) chopped pitted dates
- 180ml (3/4 cup) boiling water
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 120g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 175g (3/4 cup) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 190g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 120ml (1/2 cup) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 100g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add the date mixture (including the liquid) to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- While the cake cools, prepare the orange glaze by whisking together orange juice, powdered sugar, and orange zest until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top and allow it to set before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Soaking the dates is crucial for a moist cake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Always check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Date Cake, Orange Glaze, Dessert, Baking, Cake Recipe