Easy Date Cake Topped With Chopped Walnut

Easy Date Cake with caramel and chopped walnuts on top. It's moist and rich,
made to dates which it delivers a toffee-like sweetness. Easy to make!

Servings: 10

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
40 minutes

Total Time
50 minutes

Course:

Dessert Cake

Cuisine:

American Middle East North Africa

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Date Cake Date Cake Recipe

Instructions

1 Start by preparing the dates. Place the chopped dates in a bowl and sprinkle the
baking soda over them. Pour the boiling water over the dates and allow them to
soak for approximately 15 minutes. This step softens the dates and allows the
baking soda to help break them down, creating a smooth mixture that will blend
easily into the cake batter.
2 While the dates soak, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a
9-inch (23 cm) round or square cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
3 In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until
the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the batter,
helping the cake rise and achieve a light texture.
4 In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and
cloves, whisking together thoroughly. This dry ingredient mixture will ensure
that the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the cake.
5 Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure thorough
incorporation. This step-by-step approach helps to maintain the structure of the
batter. Mix in the vanilla extract to enhance the cake's flavor.
6 Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until
just combined. Be careful not to over mix as this will make a very sticky cake.
7 Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake
in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the
center of the cake comes out clean. The baking time might change based on your
oven and the type of pan you're using.
8 Stir in the soaked dates along with any remaining liquid from soaking. The dates
add natural sweetness and moisture to the cake. If you'd like, gently fold in
the chopped nuts to enhance texture and flavor.
9 Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire
rack to cool completely. This resting period allows the cake to set and makes it
easier to remove from the pan. Once cooled, you can serve the cake plain, dusted
with powdered sugar, with a dollop of whipped cream, or drizzled with caramel
sauce for an extra touch of decadence.

Easy Date Cake Topped With Chopped Walnut

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