Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Orange & Cardamom Date Cake with Honey Drizzle, a moist and flavorful dessert that brings together the rich sweetness of dates, the zesty brightness of fresh oranges, and the warm spice of cardamom. This cake is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion—from family dinners to festive celebrations. Topped with a luscious honey drizzle, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Enjoy every slice as you savor its comforting aroma and unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake tin.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, orange zest, and juice.
- Fold in chopped dates gently into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the honey drizzle, warm honey with orange juice in a saucepan until combined.
- Drizzle over warm cake after baking and allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Citrus Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg