FRUIT-SWEETENED SNACK CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This cake gets all of its sweetness from dried fruit (and a little from the dairy and orange juice). That means no added refined sugar!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
- Set aside 1/4 cup each of the apricots and raisins and dice; reserve for later. Put the remaining apricots and raisins in a medium bowl and cover with very hot water, then let soak until the fruit is very soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and puree in a food processor along with the orange juice until very smooth.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the apricot-raisin puree and beat until incorporated and smooth. Add the egg and egg yolk, vanilla and orange zest and beat until incorporated. Lower the mixer speed to medium-low and add half the flour mixture, then all of the sour cream and then the remaining flour mixture, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed (it's ok if the batter has some lumps). Fold in the diced apricots and raisins.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. Bake until golden, the cake bounces back when pressed in the center and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack.
- For the frosting: Soak the chopped dates in very hot water until very soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the food processor. Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Add to the dates along with the heavy cream and cocoa powder. Process until light and smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the chocolate-date frosting over the top. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41g grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams
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chloe lineah
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Jennifer Adamu
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's graduation party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
VoidParadox
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. I love the way the frosting melts in my mouth.
Yusuf Shiraz
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.
mdakas mia
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Ajjugaming
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Teriq Saleem
[email protected]I love that this cake is made with fruit. It's a healthier option than other cakes.
Joseph Kyoko
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jane Crawford
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Paulinah Sofia
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect complement to the cake.
Asad Durrani
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The frosting is especially delicious.
Izzy Walsh
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fruit that I have on hand to make it. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit.
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[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a total success! He loved the fruity flavor and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Adjei Felicia
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the rich chocolate frosting. I will definitely be making this again.