Date And Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Date And Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the cake; 1 cup trident dates, chopped; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 2 cups self raising flour; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 2 cups coarsely grated carrots; 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini; For the Icing (Frosting); 200 g ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup caster sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Servings: persons

for the cake
1 cup trident dates, chopped
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 cups self raising flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 cups coarsely grated carrots
1 cup coarsely grated zucchini
For the Icing (Frosting)
200 g ricotta cheese
1/3 cup caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

1
TO MAKE THE CAKE.
2
Grease deep 22cm round cake pan, line the base with baking paper.
3
Combine dates and orange juice in a saucepan; bring to boil then immediately remove from heat.
4
Stir in bicarb soda; stand for 5 minutes.
5
Process date mixture with sugar until almost smooth.
6
Add eggs, flour and spice, and process until just combined.
7
Transfer mixture into a large bowl, stir in carrot and zucchini.
8
Pour mixture into prepared pan.
9
Bake in moderate oven for about 1 hour.
10
Stand for 20 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.
11
Top cake with frosting.
12
TO MAKE THE FROSTING:
13
Process all ingredients until just smooth. Serve and enjoy.

718

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the cake, 1 cup trident dates, chopped, 3/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, and more.

Yes, Date And Carrot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Date And Carrot Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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