Description
This Dense Date & Citrus Tea Cake combines the rich sweetness of dates with vibrant citrus zest, perfect for a cozy tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams (about 1 cup) pitted dates, chopped
- 250 grams (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150 grams (about 3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 100 grams (about 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 240 ml (about 1 cup) buttermilk
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates with a tablespoon of flour. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the orange and lemon zest, followed by the floured dates.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing. Serve with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Soak the chopped dates in warm water or orange juice for added flavor.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Experiment with different citrus fruits to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Dense Date & Citrus Tea Cake, tea cake, citrus cake, dessert recipe