Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with oranges and dates, spiced to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine chopped dates, orange juice, oil, sugar, eggs, and zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh dates.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This cake pairs well with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Traditional Spiced Orange & Date Cake, Orange Cake, Date Cake, Spiced Cake