American Date Cake
A moist and sticky American Date Cake with deep caramel flavor, tender crumb, and the comforting sweetness of chopped dates. Perfect for cozy evenings, family gatherings, or a sweet treat with coffee.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped dates and boiling water. Stir in baking soda and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Mix in the softened date mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for the richest flavor and softest texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- A drizzle of caramel or a scoop of ice cream makes it extra indulgent.
- This cake freezes beautifully when sliced and wrapped individually.
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