Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with ginger and dates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine chopped dates and boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and molasses to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until combined.
- Fold in the date mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cake in an airtight container.
- Serve with whipped cream for added flavor.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Old English Sticky Ginger Date Cake