Date Cake

Name: Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: CAKE; 500 ml flour; 400 ml sugar; 1 egg; 2 ml baking powder; 375 ml butter; 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped; 250 ml boiling water; 5 ml baking soda; 1 pinch salt; TOPPING; 45 ml butter; 45 ml milk; 45 ml sugar

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Date Cake – a delicious recipe with CAKE, sugar, egg, baking powder, butter, dates. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

CAKE
500 ml flour
400 ml sugar
1 egg
2 ml baking powder
375 ml butter
1 1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped
250 ml boiling water
5 ml baking soda
1 pinch salt
TOPPING
45 ml butter
45 ml milk
45 ml sugar

1
Put dates in boiling water with baking soda and leave to cool.
2
Cream sugar, butter and vanilla extract.
3
Add egg and dates and mix in well.
4
Add all dry ingredients.
5
Place in prepared baking pan and ake at 180C for 45 minutes.
6
5 minutes before cake comes out of oven, boil topping ingredients together for 3 minutes.
7
Stab cake with knife and pour topping over as it comes out of the oven.
8
Serve warm or cool.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 500 ml flour, 400 ml sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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