Gulf

Tender Gulf Date Cake

A rich Gulf date cake naturally sweetened and flavored with luxurious cardamom, perfect for tea gatherings and afternoon coffee.

50 min 4 servings 380 cal/serving Easy 6 views
Tender Gulf Date Cake

Instructions

  1. Soaking and Preparing the Dates
    Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour the boiling water and baking soda over them. Set aside until softened, then mash with a fork. · 10 min
  2. Beating the Butter and Eggs
    In a deep bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar thoroughly until creamy, then add the eggs gradually along with the ground cardamom, continuing to beat until fully blended. · 3 min
  3. Combining the Batter
    Add the mashed date mixture to the butter and egg mixture and mix gently, then sift the flour, baking powder, and salt over the mixture, folding with a spatula until evenly combined. · 2 min
  4. Baking in the Oven
    Pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured cake pan, then bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until fully baked and a cake tester comes out clean. · 35 min

Nutrition / serving

380
cal
6
protein g
66
carbs g
12
fat g

Chef's tips

For a deeper Gulf flavor, add a small pinch of ground saffron to the date-soaking water; best served warm with a drizzle of toffee or caramel sauce.