Sticky Date Cake

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:33:38 GMT

Step 1

Add 15-20 dates (Khadrawy or Medjool) into a small pot of boiling water and add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix & allow to cool before blending.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, mix 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 a stick of butter until fully combined.

Step 3

Add 2 eggs one at a time.

Step 4

Add blended dates to the bowl and mix it all together.

Step 5

Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract

Step 6

Add 2 cups of all purpose flour and teaspoon of baking powder.

Step 7

Add a pinch of salt, 1/2 a teaspoon of ginger powder & 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.

Step 8

Mix everything until batter is a smooth consistency.

Step 9

Pour batter to a cake pan ( I used an 8 inch round pan)

Step 10

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Poke a toothpick and make sure that the batter isn’t still wet.

Step 11

Add 1 cup of sugar to a pan on medium high heat

Step 12

Continuously stir to prevent burning.

Step 13

When sugar is completely melted, lower heat & add 1/3 stick of butter. Stir until butter is melted.

Step 14

Add 1/4 cup of room temperature heavy whipping cream & continue stirring for a few minutes than turn off heat.

Step 15

Caramel will thicken as it sits.

Step 16

When cake cools down, pour caramel on top. (Optional: add crushed candied walnuts or pistachios on top.)

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