Date Cake Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dates, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ cups boiling water; ¾ cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 3 tablespoons light cream; 1 cup coconut

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups dates, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ cups boiling water
¾ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons light cream
1 cup coconut

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["Put the dates into a small bowl.", "Add the baking soda and pour the boiling water over top.", "Cool.", "Meanwhile, cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl.", "Beat in the eggs and vanilla.", "Stir the flour, baking powder and salt together.", "Add the flour mixture in 3 parts alternately with the date mixture in 2 parts beginning and ending with the flour.", "Turn into a greased 9"" x 13"" pan.", "Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 40 to 50 minutes until an inserted wooden pick come out clean.", "To make the topping, measure the butter, brown sugar and cream into a saucepan.", "Heat and stir until it comes to a full rolling boil.", "Remove from heat.", "Add the coconut.", "Spoon over the cake as soon as it is done.", "Broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes."]

2140

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups dates, chopped, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 ½ cups boiling water, ¾ cup butter, softened, 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.

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