Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2–3 tbsp fresh blood orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
Step 2: Place chopped dates in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let sit for 10 minutes, then mash or blend into a paste.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the date paste, until just combined.
Step 7: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9: Whisk together powdered sugar and blood orange juice to create a thick glaze. Pour over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Ensure dates are fully softened for the best texture. Use fresh spices for maximum aroma.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT45M
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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