DATE, PISTACHIO AND CARDAMOM CAKE

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Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time P3DT3h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound pitted dates (about 30 dates)
1 cup brandy
1/2 cup whole unsalted pistachios, shelled
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Cooking spray
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground coriander, optional
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup fine sugar
3 eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Whipped cream, optional for serving
Minced pistachios, optional for serving
Powdered sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop the dates in a food processor. Transfer to a 32-ounce jar. Add the brandy, pistachios and ginger. Seal, and then shake until well combined. Store the mixture in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for 3 days, shaking once a day. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray an 8- by 3-inch round springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom and sides with wax paper. Have the wax paper go a little taller than the sides of the pan.
  • In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cardamom and coriander (if using), and reserve. In a stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the eggs, one at a time, beating in between additions, until combined. Add the molasses, vanilla extract, salt and brandied fruit mixture, and gently beat until well combined. Add the sifted flour mixture, a little at a time. When it is all mixed in, beat at high speed for about 10 seconds. Pour into the prepared springform pan. Place a metal brownie pan on the floor of your oven. Fill with water; this will keep your cake moist. Pop the cake into the middle of your oven, and cook for 3 to 3 1/4 hours, turning once halfway through. You'll know the cake is cooked when a skewer pushed into the center of the cake, all the way to the bottom, comes out clean. Remove from the oven, and allow to rest in the pan on a cooling rack. Once completely cool, remove the cake from the pan, but keep covered in the wax paper to keep moist.
  • To serve: Make a snowflake out of a piece of paper like you did in primary school (you can also use a doily for this). Place it gently on top of the cake. Spoon a little powdered sugar in a strainer and dust the surface of the cake. Remove the paper to reveal a powdered sugar snowflake. You can serve with a dollop of whipped cream and minced pistachios too if you like.

Clairemyst Charles
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a really easy cake to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nharna Awuah
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of dates, pistachios, and cardamom. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Iliana Muñoz
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I loved this cake! The dates are perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the glaze and the nuttiness of the pistachios. It's a really unique and delicious cake.


parvej toiob
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This cake is delicious! The dates are moist and flavorful, and the pistachios and cardamom add a nice touch of flavor. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


I'M isi
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I love this cake! The combination of dates, pistachios, and cardamom is perfect. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Matt Alfano
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Honyer
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The dates, pistachios, and cardamom give it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Sriya Shrestha
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This is the best date cake I've ever had! The dates are so moist and flavorful, and the pistachios and cardamom add a nice touch of flavor. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Saood Saeed
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a really easy cake to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaffar Anbas
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dates, pistachios, and cardamom. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Touheed Ahmad
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I'm not usually a fan of dates, but I loved this cake! The dates are perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the glaze and the nuttiness of the pistachios. It's a really unique and delicious cake.


Dilhani Rankothge
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of dates, pistachios, and cardamom. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Rocky star J
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Raza King
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The combination of dates, pistachios, and cardamom is perfect. It's moist and flavorful, and the glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.