Sesame Spice Cake With Chocolate Orange Glaze

Name: Sesame Spice Cake With Chocolate Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup dates, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup tahini; 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 3 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated; Glaze; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely shredded

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup dates, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup tahini
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated
Glaze
2 tablespoons butter
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon orange zest, finely shredded

1
For the cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease and lightly flour a 10 cup bundt pan.
2
Chop the dates in food processor by pulsing several times; place in a small bowl and cover with hot water; allow to stand while preparing remaining cake ingredients.
3
In medium mixer bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cloves and cinnamon; set aside.
4
In large mixer bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy; beat in brown sugar, tahini and while continuing to beat, add eggs 1 at a time.
5
Gradually beat in flour mixture, alternating with yogurt; beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
6
Stir in 1/4 cup of orange juice and 1 tablespoon zest, drain the dates and stir into batter until evenly distributed; add chopped nuts and stir to distribute.
7
Turn into prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until tester comes out clean when inserted off center; cool 10 minutes and turn out of pan onto plate; allow too cool completely before glazing.
8
For the glaze, in a small saucepan, add the butter, chocolate, cream and orange juice; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens; remove from heat.
9
Stir in vanilla and gradually add confectioners' sugar; beating until smooth and thickened.
10
Stir in orange zest and pour evenly over cake, allowing glaze to run down sides, scrape up excess that drips into the center and round edges, pour over cake.

1197

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup dates, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Sesame Spice Cake With Chocolate Orange Glaze 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!