Orange & Cardamom Date Cake
A delightful cake that combines the sweetness of dates with the zing of orange and fragrant cardamom, drizzled with honey for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- to taste Honey, for drizzling
- optional sliced almonds or walnuts for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine chopped dates, orange juice, orange zest, and ground cardamom. Let it sit for about 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Mixing
- In another bowl, beat the sugar and butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking soda. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with the date mixture, until combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serving
- Allow the cake to cool, then drizzle with honey and top with sliced almonds or walnuts if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This cake is versatile and can be served at tea time, as a dessert, or as a snack. It keeps well when stored properly at room temperature or in the fridge for longer storage.