Best 3 Easy Date Cake Recipes

Are you in search of a delightful and straightforward dessert recipe that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than our exploration of the best easy date cake recipes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these delectable treats are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. With minimal ingredients and effortless steps, we'll guide you through the process of creating a moist and flavorful date cake that will become a staple in your baking repertoire.

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DATE CAKE

Date Cake image

Simple coffee cake with a wonderful flavor and unique broiled topping.

Provided by LAUREL1

Categories Desserts Cakes Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups raisins
¾ cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. In a saucepan, combine water and raisins. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped dates and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour, salt and date mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove cake from oven, and set oven to Broil.
Make Topping: In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir in brown sugar, cream and chopped nuts. Spread mixture over warm cake and place under broiler until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Watch carefully - it burns easily under the broiler. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

MOIST DATE CAKE

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This cake becomes more moist each day that it is covered. This recipe was my Grandmother's and we always had this cake at Christmas. I know the recipe is at least 60 years old.

Provided by nanniesue

Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1 cup white sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Set aside. Put dates in a bowl with soda and pour boiling water on top. Set a side.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 cup chopped walnuts. Add egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, pinch of salt and tablespoon butter. Mix to combine. Finally, stir in chopped dates with liquid. Mix well. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cake will pull away from sides of pans and be golden brown.
In a medium saucepan, combine buttermilk, 1 cup sugar, pinch of salt and 4 tablespoons flour. Cook on medium heat until thickened. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and remaining cup of walnuts.
Spread mixture between layers and on top of cake. Let filling run down the sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 74.3 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 181.8 mg, Sugar 46.6 g

EASY DATE CAKE

Easy Date Cake image

This recipe came off the package of dates from Francies Dates, Phoenix, AZ. Flavor is enhanced if cake is aged for a day or so. A nice moist date which can be served with whipped cream sprinkled with chopped nut, or dusted with powdered sugar or with ice cream or cake au lait. Enjoy!

Provided by Shar-on

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9 x 13 inch cake pan

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups nuts, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degF.
Prepare a 13 x 9 x 2 inch cake pan.
Mix tog chopped dates, soda and boiling water and let stand.
Mix tog butter, sugar and vanilla, then add the date mixture.
Add the flour and chopped nuts.
Pour into prepared cake pan and bake at 350 degF for approximately 35 minutes. Test cake with toothpick to see if done.Cool in pan.

Tips:

Use ripe dates: Softer dates are easier to blend and create a smoother batter.
Soak the dates in hot water: This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend.
Use a high-powered blender: This will ensure that the dates are blended until smooth.
Add in the wet ingredients gradually: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thin.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
Bake the cake in a well-greased pan: This will help to prevent the cake from sticking.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Date cake is an easy and delicious dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up ripe dates and is a healthier alternative to traditional cakes. With its moist and flavorful texture, date cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering.