Ingredients
1.5 cups Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup roasted pistachios, finely crushed (for crust)
3 tablespoons melted butter (for crust)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (for crust)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine crushed pistachios, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and brown sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base of the orange cardamom date cake with pistachio crust.
Step 3: Soak the chopped dates in boiling water and orange juice for 10 minutes, then mash into a thick paste.
Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the orange cardamom date cake with pistachio crust.
Step 5: Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 6: Stir in the date paste and orange zest. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Step 7: Pour the batter over the pistachio crust and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: Allow the orange cardamom date cake with pistachio crust to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing.
Notes
For an extra punch of flavor, use freshly ground cardamom seeds. Ensure your dates are very soft before mashing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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