Couscous Date Cake Recipe

Name: Couscous Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cake; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups pitted and coarsely chopped medjool dates (about 16 dates); 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, lukewarm; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/2 cup uncooked medium couscous; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 eggs; For the Icing; 1 cup icing sugar; 5 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

For the Cake
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups pitted and coarsely chopped medjool dates (about 16 dates)
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, lukewarm
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 cup uncooked medium couscous
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
For the Icing
1 cup icing sugar
5 teaspoons milk

1
For the Cake: With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180u00b0C (350u00b0F). Butter and flour a 20-cm (8-inch) springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a saucepan, bring the water, dates, butter and baking soda to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until lukewarm, about 30 minutes.
3
In a bowl, combine the flour, couscous and baking powder. Set aside.
4
In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture turns pale, triples in volume and falls from the beaters in a ribbon, about 10 minutes. Using a spatula, gently fold in the dry ingredients then the date mixture.
5
Pour into the springform pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 65 minutes.
6
Let cool. Run the blade of a thin knife around the inside of the pan. Unmould and let cool on a rack.
7
For the Icing: In a bowl, beat the sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cake, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups pitted and coarsely chopped medjool dates (about 16 dates), 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, lukewarm, and more.

Yes, Couscous Date Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Couscous Date Cake

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