Description
A delightful treat that combines rich flavors and a moist texture, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7 oz) pitted dates, chopped
- 100g (3.5 oz) almonds, ground
- 150g (5.3 oz) all-purpose flour
- 150g (5.3 oz) brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100ml (3.4 fl oz) water
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped dates and water, simmer until softened.
- Whisk together ground almonds, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Beat brown sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Add cooled date mixture and vanilla to the egg mixture, mix well.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Freeze for longer storage, thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spiced Date Almond Cake, dessert, cake, baking, sweet treat