How to Make Date Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistibly comforting and satisfying about a classic date cake. The warm, rich flavors of dates combined with the moist texture of the cake make for a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea, or simply craving something indulgent to satisfy your sweet tooth, this date cake recipe is sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups raisins
  • ¾ cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch square pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
  • Combine water and raisins in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in chopped dates and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Cream together white sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Add flour, salt, and date mixture; mix until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove cake from the oven.
  • Set the oven to broil. Meanwhile, make the topping: Melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in brown sugar, walnuts, and cream until combined. Spread mixture over warm cake.
  • Place cake under preheated broiler and cook until top is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Rotate cake as needed for even browning; watch carefully as the top can burn quickly under the broiler.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 253mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 193mg