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Ina Garten Date Cake Recipe

Ina Garten Date Cake Recipe

If you want a cozy dessert, try this Ina Garten Date Cake Recipe. It is warm, sweet, and very easy. This Ina Garten Date Cake Recipe feels like a big hug.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper 
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Dates chopped and pitted
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 cup Boiling water
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions
 

1.Prep the dates

  • First, chop your dates into very small pieces. Put them in a bowl with boiling water. Add the baking soda and let them sit.

2.Cream the base

  • Mix the soft butter and sugar together well. Use your mixer until the mix looks fluffy. This takes about three minutes of mixing.

3.Add the eggs

  • Put the eggs in one at a time. Mix well after you add each egg. Pour in the vanilla extract for extra flavor.

4.Mix dry ingredients

  • Sift your flour, baking powder, and salt together. This removes any lumps from your dry mix.

5.Combine everything

  • Slowly add the flour mix to the butter mix. Then, stir in the soaked dates and water. Do not overmix the batter at this stage.

6.Bake the cake

  • Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan. Put it in the hot oven to bake. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

7.Cool and serve

  • Let the cake sit in the pan first. Then, move it to a wire rack. Serve it warm or at room temperature.

Notes

➜ Always use fresh, soft dates for the best taste.
➜ Do not skip soaking the dates in hot water.
➜ Make sure your eggs are at room temperature.
➜ Grease your baking pan very well before pouring.
➜ Measure your flour using the spoon and level method.
➜ Let the cake cool before you try to slice.
➜ Use high-quality vanilla for a better aroma.
➜ Check the cake early so it does not overbake.
➜ Stir the batter gently to keep it light.
➜ Serve with a bit of sea salt on top.
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