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A moist and delicious date cake made with Medjool dates, topped with a rich buttery sauce for a perfect dessert.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pitted Medjool dates (about 15–16 dates)
  • 1¼ cup boiling milk or water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Soak the pitted Medjool dates in boiling milk or water along with the baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Blend the soaked dates into a smooth paste using a blender or food processor.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
  5. Cream together the room temperature unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the date paste, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. For the sauce, combine the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, heavy cream, and light brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil while stirring, then remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla extract.
  9. When the cake is warm, poke holes in the top with a skewer or fork, then pour the warm sauce over the cake to soak in. Let it sit before serving.

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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