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Orange & Cardamom Date Cake with Honey Drizzle

Orange & Cardamom Date Cake with Honey Drizzle

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with the Orange & Cardamom Date Cake with Honey Drizzle. This moist and fragrant cake beautifully marries the natural sweetness of dates with the zesty brightness of fresh oranges and the warm spice of cardamom. Topped with a luscious honey drizzle, it transforms any ordinary occasion into a special celebration.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Zest and juice of 2 oranges
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake tin.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter and brown sugar; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, orange zest, and juice.
  4. Fold in chopped dates.
  5. Combine dry mixture with wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared tin; bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare honey drizzle by warming honey and orange juice in a saucepan.
  8. Drizzle over warm cake and allow to cool before serving.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain lightness. Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.