Description
Date Syrup Cake with Caramel Glaze is a moist, indulgent dessert that tantalizes your taste buds with the rich sweetness of dates topped with a luscious caramel glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this cake not only delivers on flavor but also brings back cherished memories, making it an ideal treat to share with family and friends. Dive into this delightful recipe that combines simplicity with sophistication!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates (chopped)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup date syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel glaze)
- ½ cup heavy cream (warmed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Soak chopped dates in boiling water for about 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, date syrup, and soaked dates until combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the caramel glaze by melting sugar in a saucepan until golden brown; stir in warmed cream until smooth.
- Drizzle the caramel over the cooled cake and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg