Royal Date Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Name: Royal Date Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g pitted dates; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 500 ml boiling water; 240 g butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 500 g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 100 g finely chopped walnuts; 100 g butter; 200 g brown sugar; 4 tablespoons heavy cream; 50 g finely chopped walnuts; 18 pitted dates, cut in half

Servings: persons

300 g pitted dates
2 teaspoons baking soda
500 ml boiling water
240 g butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
500 g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
100 g finely chopped walnuts
100 g butter
200 g brown sugar
4 tablespoons heavy cream
50 g finely chopped walnuts
18 pitted dates, cut in half

1
chop the dates, place them in a large bowl and sprinkle with baking soda, pour over the boiling water and let cool.
2
preheat your oven to 170 u00b0C.
3
meanwhile whip the butter, about 4-5 minutes.
4
add the egg and whip again until fluffy.
5
now add the flour combined with the salt and the walnuts.
6
finally, pour in the date mixture and mix well.
7
spread on a baking pan (approximately 25 x 38 cm) lined with baking paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
8
let the cake cool, turn it over and remove the baking paper.
9
prepare the icing: in a saucepan, melt the butter and the cream on low heat.
10
add the sugar, increase heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
11
while still hot, pour on the cake and spread evenly.
12
sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the cake and decorate with dates.

2696

kcal

Calories

227

Fat

151

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g pitted dates, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 500 ml boiling water, 240 g butter, and more.

Yes, Royal Date Gingerbread 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.

Royal Date Gingerbread Cake

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