CINNAMON DATE CAKE

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This cinnamon date cake from the Middle East is full of flavor! It's the perfect ending to any meal or excellent alongside a cup of coffee for a afternoon treat. Take this cake to your next get together or special occasion, but be prepared to be asked for the recipe all night!

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pitted dates
3 cups self rising flour
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup light golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan, place dates and add water just to cover. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Drain dates and place in food processor. Blend until dates have a paste-like consistency.
  • In a large bowl add all dry ingredients and mix gently with a fork. Add butter, eggs, and warm dates. Beat with hand mixer until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
  • Pour ingredients into a greased and lightly floured metal pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until inserted knife or skewer comes out clean.

Moursalin Islam
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This cake is delicious! The dates give it a lovely sweetness and the cinnamon adds a warm spice. It's perfect for a fall dessert.


Kizito Med
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sohail Don2
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sticky dates and the warm spices.


Jaime Lopez
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A bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Et's Eamin
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Eric Oppong Agyemang
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This cake is amazing! The cinnamon and dates complement each other perfectly, and the cake is so moist and flavorful.


Eiji_Chan
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Not a fan of dates, but this cake was still delicious. The spices were well-balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Rakib Khan
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The cake was dense and moist, with a lovely cinnamon flavor. The dates added a nice sweetness and chewiness.


Abdirasak Abdulahi
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Easy to make and turned out great! Will definitely be making this again.


Mhlengi Mathe
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but still a good cake.


Sonia Khanali
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Loved the sticky dates and the warm spices. Goes great with a cup of tea.


Erfat Official
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This cake was a hit! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I would definitely make it again.


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