Description
Indulge in a heavenly slice of Date Syrup Cake with Caramel Glaze, where rich natural sweetness meets a luscious glaze for a delightful experience. This moist cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home. Each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup date syrup
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Soak chopped Medjool dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.
- Cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder mixture, folding in the softened dates last.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the caramel glaze, heat cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drizzle the warm glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg