Iraq Gilacgi Date and Nut Cake – a delicious recipe with dates, water, honey, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, walnuts. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Combine dates and water in a small saucepan.
2
Bring water to a boil; simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Stir in honey, lemon juice, cinnamon and nuts.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Preheat oven to 400F.
6
Butter a round 8 1/2 inch cake pan; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
7
In a large bowl, combine semolina, farina or Cream of Wheat; flour; baking powder and sugar.
8
Sprinkle vanilla over mixture.
9
Stir in butter.
10
Spoon half of the mixture into buttered cake pan; press over bottom and up side of pan.
11
Spoon date mixture evenly over top.
12
Sprinkle remaining flour mixture over date mixture.
13
Bake in center of oven 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
14
Cool, then slice.
530
kcal
Calories
38
g
Fat
45
g
Carbs
7
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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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: 1-1/2 cup chopped dates, 6 tbsp. water, 2 tbsp. honey, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, and more.
Yes, Iraq Gilacgi Date and Nut 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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