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Date and Almond Cake

Moist Date and Almond Cake (Easy, Naturally Sweet & Cozy Bake)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist Date and Almond Cake made with simple ingredients and topped with a glossy date glaze.


Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates

1 cup hot water

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 eggs

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup almond flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup date paste

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 cup sliced almonds


Instructions

1. Soak dates in hot water with baking soda.

2. Whisk sugars and eggs.

3. Add oil and vanilla.

4. Combine dry ingredients.

5. Fold everything together.

6. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes.

7. Prepare glaze.

8. Spread glaze and top with almonds.

Notes

Store covered up to 5 days.

Do not overbake.

Best served slightly warm.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg