Description
Molasses Date Bundt Cake with Orange Drizzle is a rich and flavorful dessert that combines the deep taste of molasses with sweet dates and a refreshing orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) molasses
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150 g) pitted dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the molasses and hot water. Stir until well mixed. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the molasses mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg), and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped dates until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven 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 before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more orange juice or powdered sugar as needed.
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides of the bundt cake.
- Slice the cake and serve it on a simple white plate. Enjoy the rich flavors of molasses and dates complemented by the bright orange glaze!
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans with the dates.
- This cake can be made a day in advance; it often tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Molasses Date Bundt with Orange Drizzle, Bundt cake, dessert recipes, orange glaze