Moist Date Cake
(adapted from taste.com.au)
250g dates pitted, chopped
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups self-raising flour,sifted
125g butter, softened
¾ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, at room temperature
Caramel Sauce
300 ml thick cream
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
60g butter, chopped
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For the cake,preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius.Grease a square baking dish and line with baking parchment.
Place dates and baking soda in a bowl,add boiling water,keep it uncovered for about 30 minutes. Puree the mix.
Beat the softened butter and brown sugar till light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time,beating after each addition. Add vanilla extract.
Fold in the flour and date puree. Mix well till combined. Spoon the mixture in to baking tray and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a skewer inserted in the middle comes clean.
For the caramel sauce, combine butter,sugar,vanilla and cream in a sauce pan over a medium heat. Cook,stirring until it boils for around 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour warm sauce over entire cake or individual slices.
Notes:
First time I made the sauce I halved it and it was sufficient for me. But if you want extra sauce over the side to pour on the individual slices go for the full measure.
It's best to serve the cake and sauce warm.
You can also bake in a round cake tin with a 22 cm base.
Anonymous says
Your moist Date cake looks very very delicious... and can visualise the mess it can generate when little hands join in making them. No complaints though... the outcome must be worth it. Happy 2013!
Krithi Karthi says
Dates cake had been on my wishlist for long.. hope I make 'em in 2013. great pics!!
Love and other Spices says
Happy new year to you too, Ishita ! Yes, the mess was truly worth it. It was simply awesome. You should try it.
Love and other Spices says
Thanks Krithi. Do make them and you'll wonder what took you so long
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creating memories says
Happy New Year to you too Farwin! That cake looks very decadent. I will be trying it soon. 🙂
xx
Anonymous says
Happy New Year dear .. Wishing you n your family luv, happiness and good health !! 'Luscious' is the word that fits this cake !! As always luv the snaps...
Holly says
Looks delicious!
I will try to make it.... Thanks for sharing.
Love and other Spices says
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Love and other Spices says
Thanks neelu. Let me know how it turns out.
Love and other Spices says
Thanks Najla. You're such a sweetheart !
Love and other Spices says
Thanks Holly ! You will love it,I'm sure.
shazina haroon says
Hi Farwin,
I'm a newcomer to your blog. I really like all your recipes. Specially your photographs. I'm going to try this one today. Thanks for sharing.