Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking an Orange & Cardamom Date Cake with Honey Drizzle. This moist and flavorful cake blends the natural sweetness of dates with the zesty brightness of orange and the aromatic warmth of cardamom. Topped with a luscious honey drizzle, it transforms any gathering into a festive celebration or cozy family affair. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or an afternoon snack, this cake’s unique flavor profile will leave everyone asking for seconds. Perfectly easy to make, it’s suitable for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, then mix in eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
- Fold in softened dates mixed with baking soda.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture; stir until just blended.
- Pour batter into prepared tin and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare honey drizzle by warming honey and orange juice in a saucepan; drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg